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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.18, 1,801.29 and 745.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.18, 1,801.29 and 745.77 is: 1,029.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.18 : 1,801.29 = 745.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.18/1,801.29 = 745.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.18x = 1,801.29 × 745.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.18x = 1,343,348.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,348.04/1,305.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.24

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