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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.02, 1,806.46 and 711.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.02, 1,806.46 and 711.52 is: 981.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.02 : 1,806.46 = 711.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.02/1,806.46 = 711.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.02x = 1,806.46 × 711.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.02x = 1,285,330.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,330.13/1,309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.90

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