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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.47, 1,801.53 and 715.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.47, 1,801.53 and 715.99 is: 988.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.47 : 1,801.53 = 715.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.47/1,801.53 = 715.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.47x = 1,801.53 × 715.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.47x = 1,289,872.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,872.96/1,305.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.06

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