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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.72, 1,796.37 and 712.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.72, 1,796.37 and 712.26 is: 982.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.72 : 1,796.37 = 712.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.72/1,796.37 = 712.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.72x = 1,796.37 × 712.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.72x = 1,279,485.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,485.17/1,301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.92

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