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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.11, 1,801.04 and 715.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.11, 1,801.04 and 715.67 is: 987.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.11 : 1,801.04 = 715.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.11/1,801.04 = 715.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.11x = 1,801.04 × 715.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.11x = 1,288,944.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,944.47/1,305.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.61

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