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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.65, 1,793.48 and 710.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.65, 1,793.48 and 710.15 is: 979.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.65 : 1,793.48 = 710.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.65/1,793.48 = 710.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.65x = 1,793.48 × 710.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.65x = 1,273,627.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,627.30/1,299.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.98

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