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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.32, 1,801.56 and 1,055.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.32, 1,801.56 and 1,055.92 is: 1,458.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.32 : 1,801.56 = 1,055.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.32/1,801.56 = 1,055.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.32x = 1,801.56 × 1,055.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.32x = 1,902,303.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,303.24/1,304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.46

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