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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.70, 1,804.61 and 718.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.70, 1,804.61 and 718.25 is: 991.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.70 : 1,804.61 = 718.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.70/1,804.61 = 718.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.70x = 1,804.61 × 718.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.70x = 1,296,153.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,153.91/1,307.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.17

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