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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.77, 1,796.38 and 712.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.77, 1,796.38 and 712.29 is: 982.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.77 : 1,796.38 = 712.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.77/1,796.38 = 712.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.77x = 1,796.38 × 712.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.77x = 1,279,548.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,548.47/1,301.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.93

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