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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.34, 1,801.34 and 745.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.34, 1,801.34 and 745.72 is: 1,029.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.34 : 1,801.34 = 745.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.34/1,801.34 = 745.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.34x = 1,801.34 × 745.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.34x = 1,343,295.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,295.26/1,305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.08

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