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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.85, 1,804.88 and 718.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.85, 1,804.88 and 718.44 is: 991.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.85 : 1,804.88 = 718.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.85/1,804.88 = 718.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.85x = 1,804.88 × 718.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.85x = 1,296,697.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,697.99/1,307.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.47

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