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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.93, 1,796.69 and 712.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.93, 1,796.69 and 712.44 is: 983.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.93 : 1,796.69 = 712.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.93/1,796.69 = 712.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.93x = 1,796.69 × 712.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.93x = 1,280,030.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,030.26/1,301.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.18

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