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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.49, 1,801.57 and 716.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.49, 1,801.57 and 716.03 is: 988.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.49 : 1,801.57 = 716.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.49/1,801.57 = 716.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.49x = 1,801.57 × 716.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.49x = 1,289,978.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,978.17/1,305.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.12

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