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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.52, 1,801.56 and 716.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.52, 1,801.56 and 716.08 is: 988.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.52 : 1,801.56 = 716.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.52/1,801.56 = 716.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.52x = 1,801.56 × 716.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.52x = 1,290,061.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,061.08/1,305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.16

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