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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.94, 1,800.82 and 715.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.94, 1,800.82 and 715.46 is: 987.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.94 : 1,800.82 = 715.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.94/1,800.82 = 715.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.94x = 1,800.82 × 715.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.94x = 1,288,414.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,414.68/1,304.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.34

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