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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.63, 1,796.27 and 712.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.63, 1,796.27 and 712.17 is: 982.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.63 : 1,796.27 = 712.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.63/1,796.27 = 712.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.63x = 1,796.27 × 712.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.63x = 1,279,246.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,246.05/1,301.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.81

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