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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.36, 1,801.40 and 715.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.36, 1,801.40 and 715.92 is: 987.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.36 : 1,801.40 = 715.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.36/1,801.40 = 715.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.36x = 1,801.40 × 715.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.36x = 1,289,658.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,658.29/1,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.97

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