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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.41, 1,801.48 and 715.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.41, 1,801.48 and 715.93 is: 987.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.41 : 1,801.48 = 715.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.41/1,801.48 = 715.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.41x = 1,801.48 × 715.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.41x = 1,289,733.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,733.58/1,305.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.99

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