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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.54, 1,796.12 and 712.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.54, 1,796.12 and 712.07 is: 982.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.54 : 1,796.12 = 712.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.54/1,796.12 = 712.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.54x = 1,796.12 × 712.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.54x = 1,278,969.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,969.44/1,301.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.66

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