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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.46, 1,801.56 and 715.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.46, 1,801.56 and 715.96 is: 988.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.46 : 1,801.56 = 715.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.46/1,801.56 = 715.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.46x = 1,801.56 × 715.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.46x = 1,289,844.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,844.90/1,305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.04

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