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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.41, 1,799.80 and 951.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.41, 1,799.80 and 951.85 is: 1,312.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.41 : 1,799.80 = 951.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.41/1,799.80 = 951.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.41x = 1,799.80 × 951.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.41x = 1,713,130.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,130.63/1,305.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.33

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