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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.60, 1,800.27 and 715.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.60, 1,800.27 and 715.01 is: 986.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.60 : 1,800.27 = 715.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.60/1,800.27 = 715.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.60x = 1,800.27 × 715.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.60x = 1,287,202.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,202.05/1,304.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.67

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