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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.64, 1,794.88 and 711.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.64, 1,794.88 and 711.17 is: 981.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.64 : 1,794.88 = 711.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.64/1,794.88 = 711.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.64x = 1,794.88 × 711.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.64x = 1,276,461.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,461.25/1,300.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.41

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