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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.88, 1,801.98 and 746.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.88, 1,801.98 and 746.30 is: 1,029.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.88 : 1,801.98 = 746.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.88/1,801.98 = 746.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.88x = 1,801.98 × 746.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.88x = 1,344,817.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,817.67/1,305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.82

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