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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.97, 1,800.77 and 715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.97, 1,800.77 and 715.52 is: 987.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.97 : 1,800.77 = 715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.97/1,800.77 = 715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.97x = 1,800.77 × 715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.97x = 1,288,474.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,474.37/1,304.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.36

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