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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.04, 1,806.43 and 711.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.04, 1,806.43 and 711.53 is: 981.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.04 : 1,806.43 = 711.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.04/1,806.43 = 711.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.04x = 1,806.43 × 711.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.04x = 1,285,316.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,316.55/1,309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.88

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