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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.97, 1,796.70 and 712.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.97, 1,796.70 and 712.50 is: 983.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.97 : 1,796.70 = 712.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.97/1,796.70 = 712.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.97x = 1,796.70 × 712.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.97x = 1,280,147.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,147.41/1,301.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.24

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