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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.45, 1,794.66 and 711.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.45, 1,794.66 and 711.02 is: 981.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.45 : 1,794.66 = 711.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.45/1,794.66 = 711.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.45x = 1,794.66 × 711.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.45x = 1,276,039.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,039.15/1,300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.23

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