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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.85, 1,802.46 and 1,130.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.85, 1,802.46 and 1,130.69 is: 1,560.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.85 : 1,802.46 = 1,130.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.85/1,802.46 = 1,130.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.85x = 1,802.46 × 1,130.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.85x = 2,038,023.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,023.50/1,305.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.69

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