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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.68, 1,794.98 and 711.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.68, 1,794.98 and 711.24 is: 981.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.68 : 1,794.98 = 711.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.68/1,794.98 = 711.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.68x = 1,794.98 × 711.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.68x = 1,276,661.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,661.58/1,300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.53

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