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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.13, 1,805.19 and 710.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.13, 1,805.19 and 710.61 is: 980.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.13 : 1,805.19 = 710.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.13/1,805.19 = 710.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.13x = 1,805.19 × 710.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.13x = 1,282,790.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,790.24/1,308.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.63

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