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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.35, 1,801.36 and 715.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.35, 1,801.36 and 715.85 is: 987.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.35 : 1,801.36 = 715.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.35/1,801.36 = 715.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.35x = 1,801.36 × 715.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.35x = 1,289,503.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,503.56/1,305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.86

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