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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.53, 1,797.53 and 713.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.53, 1,797.53 and 713.11 is: 984.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.53 : 1,797.53 = 713.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.53/1,797.53 = 713.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.53x = 1,797.53 × 713.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.53x = 1,281,835.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,835.30/1,302.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.11

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