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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.51, 1,801.65 and 716.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.51, 1,801.65 and 716.10 is: 988.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.51 : 1,801.65 = 716.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.51/1,801.65 = 716.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.51x = 1,801.65 × 716.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.51x = 1,290,161.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,161.57/1,305.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.24

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