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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.45, 1,799.16 and 1,031.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.45, 1,799.16 and 1,031.73 is: 1,421.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.45 : 1,799.16 = 1,031.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.45/1,799.16 = 1,031.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.45x = 1,799.16 × 1,031.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.45x = 1,856,247.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,247.59/1,305.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.92

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