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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.49, 1,801.67 and 745.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.49, 1,801.67 and 745.95 is: 1,029.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.49 : 1,801.67 = 745.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.49/1,801.67 = 745.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.49x = 1,801.67 × 745.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.49x = 1,343,955.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,955.76/1,305.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.46

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