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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.12, 1,805.21 and 718.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.12, 1,805.21 and 718.66 is: 991.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.12 : 1,805.21 = 718.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.12/1,805.21 = 718.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.12x = 1,805.21 × 718.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.12x = 1,297,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,332.22/1,308.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.75

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