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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.65, 1,794.91 and 711.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.65, 1,794.91 and 711.21 is: 981.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.65 : 1,794.91 = 711.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.65/1,794.91 = 711.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.65x = 1,794.91 × 711.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.65x = 1,276,557.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,557.94/1,300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.48

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