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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.58, 1,801.02 and 1,057.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.58, 1,801.02 and 1,057.18 is: 1,458.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.58 : 1,801.02 = 1,057.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.58/1,801.02 = 1,057.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.58x = 1,801.02 × 1,057.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.58x = 1,904,002.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,002.32/1,305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.36

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