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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.05, 1,800.78 and 745.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.05, 1,800.78 and 745.43 is: 1,028.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.05 : 1,800.78 = 745.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.05/1,800.78 = 745.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.05x = 1,800.78 × 745.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.05x = 1,342,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,355.44/1,305.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.59

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