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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.59, 1,797.61 and 713.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.59, 1,797.61 and 713.12 is: 984.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.59 : 1,797.61 = 713.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.59/1,797.61 = 713.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.59x = 1,797.61 × 713.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.59x = 1,281,911.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,911.64/1,302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.13

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