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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.34, 1,958.09 and 525.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.34, 1,958.09 and 525.22 is: 787.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.34 : 1,958.09 = 525.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.34/1,958.09 = 525.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.34x = 1,958.09 × 525.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.34x = 1,028,420.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,420.51/1,305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.86

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