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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.27, 1,801.15 and 745.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.27, 1,801.15 and 745.78 is: 1,029.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.27 : 1,801.15 = 745.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.27/1,801.15 = 745.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.27x = 1,801.15 × 745.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.27x = 1,343,261.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,261.65/1,305.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.11

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