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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.18, 1,801.19 and 715.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.18, 1,801.19 and 715.71 is: 987.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.18 : 1,801.19 = 715.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.18/1,801.19 = 715.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.18x = 1,801.19 × 715.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.18x = 1,289,129.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,129.69/1,305.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.70

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