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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.14, 1,795.58 and 711.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.14, 1,795.58 and 711.68 is: 982.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.14 : 1,795.58 = 711.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.14/1,795.58 = 711.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.14x = 1,795.58 × 711.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.14x = 1,277,874.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,874.82/1,301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.12

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