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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.87, 1,796.57 and 712.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.87, 1,796.57 and 712.41 is: 983.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.87 : 1,796.57 = 712.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.87/1,796.57 = 712.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.87x = 1,796.57 × 712.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.87x = 1,279,890.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,890.87/1,301.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.12

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