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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.44, 1,801.50 and 715.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.44, 1,801.50 and 715.98 is: 988.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.44 : 1,801.50 = 715.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.44/1,801.50 = 715.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.44x = 1,801.50 × 715.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.44x = 1,289,837.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,837.97/1,305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.05

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