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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.02, 1,805.19 and 718.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.02, 1,805.19 and 718.67 is: 991.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.02 : 1,805.19 = 718.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.02/1,805.19 = 718.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.02x = 1,805.19 × 718.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.02x = 1,297,337.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,337.72/1,308.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.83

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