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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.17, 1,801.13 and 715.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.17, 1,801.13 and 715.69 is: 987.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.17 : 1,801.13 = 715.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.17/1,801.13 = 715.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.17x = 1,801.13 × 715.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.17x = 1,289,050.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,050.73/1,305.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.65

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