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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.27, 1,800.45 and 1,056.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.27, 1,800.45 and 1,056.60 is: 1,457.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.27 : 1,800.45 = 1,056.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.27/1,800.45 = 1,056.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.27x = 1,800.45 × 1,056.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.27x = 1,902,355.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,355.47/1,305.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.44

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