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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.61, 1,793.50 and 710.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.61, 1,793.50 and 710.15 is: 980.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.61 : 1,793.50 = 710.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.61/1,793.50 = 710.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.61x = 1,793.50 × 710.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.61x = 1,273,656.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,656.73/1,299.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.03

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