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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.96, 1,800.88 and 715.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.96, 1,800.88 and 715.48 is: 987.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.96 : 1,800.88 = 715.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.96/1,800.88 = 715.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.96x = 1,800.88 × 715.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.96x = 1,288,493.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,493.62/1,304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.38

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