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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.91, 1,800.49 and 952.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.91, 1,800.49 and 952.35 is: 1,313.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.91 : 1,800.49 = 952.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.91/1,800.49 = 952.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.91x = 1,800.49 × 952.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.91x = 1,714,687.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,687.65/1,305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.02

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