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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.71, 1,796.38 and 712.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.71, 1,796.38 and 712.26 is: 982.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.71 : 1,796.38 = 712.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.71/1,796.38 = 712.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.71x = 1,796.38 × 712.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.71x = 1,279,482.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,482.42/1,301.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.93

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