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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.56, 1,800.25 and 715.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.56, 1,800.25 and 715.08 is: 986.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.56 : 1,800.25 = 715.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.56/1,800.25 = 715.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.56x = 1,800.25 × 715.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.56x = 1,287,319.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,319.19/1,304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.79

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