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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.18, 1,801.08 and 745.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.18, 1,801.08 and 745.54 is: 1,028.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.18 : 1,801.08 = 745.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.18/1,801.08 = 745.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.18x = 1,801.08 × 745.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.18x = 1,342,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,768.18/1,305.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.80

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