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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.43, 1,801.43 and 715.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.43, 1,801.43 and 715.95 is: 987.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.43 : 1,801.43 = 715.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.43/1,801.43 = 715.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.43x = 1,801.43 × 715.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.43x = 1,289,733.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,733.81/1,305.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.98

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