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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.51, 1,797.39 and 713.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.51, 1,797.39 and 713.01 is: 983.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.51 : 1,797.39 = 713.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.51/1,797.39 = 713.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.51x = 1,797.39 × 713.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.51x = 1,281,557.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,557.04/1,302.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.91

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