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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.93, 1,804.97 and 718.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.93, 1,804.97 and 718.50 is: 991.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.93 : 1,804.97 = 718.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.93/1,804.97 = 718.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.93x = 1,804.97 × 718.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.93x = 1,296,872.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,872.74/1,307.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.54

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