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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.44, 1,796 and 711.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.44, 1,796 and 711.96 is: 982.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.44 : 1,796 = 711.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.44/1,796 = 711.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.44x = 1,796 × 711.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.44x = 1,278,680.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,680.16/1,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.51

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