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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.10, 1,795.50 and 711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.10, 1,795.50 and 711.60 is: 982.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.10 : 1,795.50 = 711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.10/1,795.50 = 711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.10x = 1,795.50 × 711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.10x = 1,277,677.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,677.80/1,301.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.00

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