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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.22, 1,801.15 and 715.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.22, 1,801.15 and 715.75 is: 987.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.22 : 1,801.15 = 715.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.22/1,801.15 = 715.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.22x = 1,801.15 × 715.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.22x = 1,289,173.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,173.11/1,305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.71

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