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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.39, 1,801.38 and 715.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.39, 1,801.38 and 715.92 is: 987.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.39 : 1,801.38 = 715.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.39/1,801.38 = 715.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.39x = 1,801.38 × 715.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.39x = 1,289,634.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,634.96/1,305.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.93

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