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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.07, 1,805.15 and 718.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.07, 1,805.15 and 718.63 is: 991.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.07 : 1,805.15 = 718.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.07/1,805.15 = 718.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.07x = 1,805.15 × 718.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.07x = 1,297,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,234.94/1,308.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.72

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