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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.74, 1,793.69 and 710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.74, 1,793.69 and 710.30 is: 980.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.74 : 1,793.69 = 710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.74/1,793.69 = 710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.74x = 1,793.69 × 710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.74x = 1,274,045.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,045.49/1,299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.23

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