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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.65, 1,801.80 and 716.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.65, 1,801.80 and 716.19 is: 988.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.65 : 1,801.80 = 716.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.65/1,801.80 = 716.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.65x = 1,801.80 × 716.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.65x = 1,290,421.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,421.36/1,305.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.34

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