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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.47, 1,801.46 and 715.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.47, 1,801.46 and 715.91 is: 987.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.47 : 1,801.46 = 715.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.47/1,801.46 = 715.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.47x = 1,801.46 × 715.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.47x = 1,289,679.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,679.65/1,305.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.90

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