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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.05, 1,805.12 and 718.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.05, 1,805.12 and 718.59 is: 991.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.05 : 1,805.12 = 718.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.05/1,805.12 = 718.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.05x = 1,805.12 × 718.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.05x = 1,297,137.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,137.59/1,308.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.66

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