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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.04, 1,801.02 and 715.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.04, 1,801.02 and 715.60 is: 987.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.04 : 1,801.02 = 715.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.04/1,801.02 = 715.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.04x = 1,801.02 × 715.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.04x = 1,288,809.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,809.91/1,305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.56

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