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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.55, 1,802.55 and 912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.55, 1,802.55 and 912.70 is: 1,260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.55 : 1,802.55 = 912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.55/1,802.55 = 912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.55x = 1,802.55 × 912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.55x = 1,645,187.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,187.39/1,305.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.15

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