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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.29, 1,797.16 and 712.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.29, 1,797.16 and 712.83 is: 983.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.29 : 1,797.16 = 712.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.29/1,797.16 = 712.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.29x = 1,797.16 × 712.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.29x = 1,281,058.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,058.79/1,302.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.70

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