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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.16, 1,801.12 and 715.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.16, 1,801.12 and 715.73 is: 987.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.16 : 1,801.12 = 715.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.16/1,801.12 = 715.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.16x = 1,801.12 × 715.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.16x = 1,289,115.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,115.62/1,305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.71

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