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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.64, 1,796.30 and 712.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.64, 1,796.30 and 712.16 is: 982.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.64 : 1,796.30 = 712.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.64/1,796.30 = 712.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.64x = 1,796.30 × 712.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.64x = 1,279,253.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,253.01/1,301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.80

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