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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.89, 1,804.59 and 990.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.89, 1,804.59 and 990.59 is: 1,368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.89 : 1,804.59 = 990.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.89/1,804.59 = 990.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.89x = 1,804.59 × 990.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.89x = 1,787,608.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,608.81/1,305.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.88

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