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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.36, 1,795.85 and 711.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.36, 1,795.85 and 711.89 is: 982.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.36 : 1,795.85 = 711.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.36/1,795.85 = 711.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.36x = 1,795.85 × 711.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.36x = 1,278,435.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,435.12/1,301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.39

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