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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.22, 1,795.70 and 711.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.22, 1,795.70 and 711.74 is: 982.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.22 : 1,795.70 = 711.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.22/1,795.70 = 711.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.22x = 1,795.70 × 711.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.22x = 1,278,077.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,077.79/1,301.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.21

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