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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.11, 1,801.05 and 715.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.11, 1,801.05 and 715.65 is: 987.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.11 : 1,801.05 = 715.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.11/1,801.05 = 715.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.11x = 1,801.05 × 715.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.11x = 1,288,912.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,912.43/1,305.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.59

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