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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.03, 1,793.99 and 710.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.03, 1,793.99 and 710.55 is: 980.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.03 : 1,793.99 = 710.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.03/1,793.99 = 710.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.03x = 1,793.99 × 710.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.03x = 1,274,721.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,721.37/1,300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.53

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