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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.05, 1,794.02 and 710.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.05, 1,794.02 and 710.58 is: 980.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.05 : 1,794.02 = 710.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.05/1,794.02 = 710.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.05x = 1,794.02 × 710.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.05x = 1,274,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,791.18/1,300.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.57

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