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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.25, 1,797.04 and 712.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.25, 1,797.04 and 712.67 is: 983.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.25 : 1,797.04 = 712.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.25/1,797.04 = 712.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.25x = 1,797.04 × 712.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.25x = 1,280,699.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,699.21/1,302.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.45

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