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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.67, 1,793.53 and 710.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.67, 1,793.53 and 710.21 is: 980.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.67 : 1,793.53 = 710.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.67/1,793.53 = 710.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.67x = 1,793.53 × 710.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.67x = 1,273,782.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,782.94/1,299.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.08

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