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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.33, 1,794.44 and 710.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.33, 1,794.44 and 710.85 is: 980.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.33 : 1,794.44 = 710.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.33/1,794.44 = 710.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.33x = 1,794.44 × 710.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.33x = 1,275,579.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,579.45/1,300.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.97

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