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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.99, 1,796.81 and 712.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.99, 1,796.81 and 712.58 is: 983.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.99 : 1,796.81 = 712.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.99/1,796.81 = 712.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.99x = 1,796.81 × 712.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.99x = 1,280,370.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,370.87/1,301.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.40

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