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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.60, 1,801.78 and 716.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.60, 1,801.78 and 716.10 is: 988.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.60 : 1,801.78 = 716.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.60/1,801.78 = 716.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.60x = 1,801.78 × 716.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.60x = 1,290,254.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,254.66/1,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.25

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