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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.05, 1,958.33 and 524.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.05, 1,958.33 and 524.93 is: 787.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.05 : 1,958.33 = 524.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.05/1,958.33 = 524.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.05x = 1,958.33 × 524.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.05x = 1,027,977.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,977.69/1,305.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.70

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