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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.50, 1,801.22 and 745.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.50, 1,801.22 and 745.79 is: 1,028.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.50 : 1,801.22 = 745.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.50/1,801.22 = 745.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.50x = 1,801.22 × 745.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.50x = 1,343,319.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,319.13/1,305.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.97

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