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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.84, 1,800.68 and 715.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.84, 1,800.68 and 715.38 is: 987.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.84 : 1,800.68 = 715.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.84/1,800.68 = 715.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.84x = 1,800.68 × 715.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.84x = 1,288,170.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,170.46/1,304.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.22

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