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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.26, 1,800.45 and 950.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.26, 1,800.45 and 950.75 is: 1,311.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.26 : 1,800.45 = 950.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.26/1,800.45 = 950.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.26x = 1,800.45 × 950.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.26x = 1,711,777.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,777.84/1,305.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.45

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