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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.23, 1,795.62 and 711.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.23, 1,795.62 and 711.73 is: 982.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.23 : 1,795.62 = 711.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.23/1,795.62 = 711.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.23x = 1,795.62 × 711.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.23x = 1,277,996.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,996.62/1,301.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.15

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