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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.20, 1,801.16 and 745.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.20, 1,801.16 and 745.68 is: 1,029.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.20 : 1,801.16 = 745.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.20/1,801.16 = 745.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.20x = 1,801.16 × 745.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.20x = 1,343,088.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,088.99/1,305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.03

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