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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.54, 1,802.47 and 913.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.54, 1,802.47 and 913.50 is: 1,261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.54 : 1,802.47 = 913.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.54/1,802.47 = 913.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.54x = 1,802.47 × 913.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.54x = 1,646,556.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,556.35/1,305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.21

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