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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.55, 1,785.66 and 1,286.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.55, 1,785.66 and 1,286.11 is: 1,759.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.55 : 1,785.66 = 1,286.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.55/1,785.66 = 1,286.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.55x = 1,785.66 × 1,286.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.55x = 2,296,555.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,555.18/1,305.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.07

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