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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.94, 1,804.95 and 710.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.94, 1,804.95 and 710.43 is: 980.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.94 : 1,804.95 = 710.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.94/1,804.95 = 710.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.94x = 1,804.95 × 710.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.94x = 1,282,278.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,278.05/1,307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.38

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