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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.47, 1,801.78 and 912.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.47, 1,801.78 and 912.22 is: 1,259.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.47 : 1,801.78 = 912.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.47/1,801.78 = 912.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.47x = 1,801.78 × 912.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.47x = 1,643,612.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,612.97/1,305.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.02

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