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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.25, 1,795.77 and 711.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.25, 1,795.77 and 711.81 is: 982.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.25 : 1,795.77 = 711.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.25/1,795.77 = 711.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.25x = 1,795.77 × 711.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.25x = 1,278,247.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,247.04/1,301.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.32

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