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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.52, 1,801.72 and 774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.52, 1,801.72 and 774.56 is: 1,068.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.52 : 1,801.72 = 774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.52/1,801.72 = 774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.52x = 1,801.72 × 774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.52x = 1,395,540.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,540.24/1,305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.95

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