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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.52, 1,807.16 and 712.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.52, 1,807.16 and 712.02 is: 982.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.52 : 1,807.16 = 712.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.52/1,807.16 = 712.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.52x = 1,807.16 × 712.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.52x = 1,286,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,730.50/1,309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.60

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