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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.62, 1,805.89 and 711.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.62, 1,805.89 and 711.11 is: 981.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.62 : 1,805.89 = 711.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.62/1,805.89 = 711.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.62x = 1,805.89 × 711.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.62x = 1,284,186.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,186.44/1,308.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.33

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