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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.70, 1,794.99 and 711.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.70, 1,794.99 and 711.29 is: 981.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.70 : 1,794.99 = 711.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.70/1,794.99 = 711.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.70x = 1,794.99 × 711.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.70x = 1,276,749.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,749.46/1,300.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.59

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