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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305, 1,800.95 and 975.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305, 1,800.95 and 975.06 is: 1,345.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305 : 1,800.95 = 975.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305/1,800.95 = 975.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305x = 1,800.95 × 975.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305x = 1,756,029.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,029.43/1,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.62

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