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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.82, 1,793.68 and 710.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.82, 1,793.68 and 710.24 is: 980.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.82 : 1,793.68 = 710.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.82/1,793.68 = 710.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.82x = 1,793.68 × 710.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.82x = 1,273,943.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,943.28/1,299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.09

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