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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.81, 1,804.66 and 718.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.81, 1,804.66 and 718.19 is: 991.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.81 : 1,804.66 = 718.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.81/1,804.66 = 718.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.81x = 1,804.66 × 718.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.81x = 1,296,091.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,091.48/1,307.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.04

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