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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.71, 1,804.68 and 718.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.71, 1,804.68 and 718.29 is: 991.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.71 : 1,804.68 = 718.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.71/1,804.68 = 718.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.71x = 1,804.68 × 718.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.71x = 1,296,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,283.60/1,307.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.26

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