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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.62, 1,797.56 and 713.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.62, 1,797.56 and 713.12 is: 984.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.62 : 1,797.56 = 713.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.62/1,797.56 = 713.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.62x = 1,797.56 × 713.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.62x = 1,281,875.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,875.99/1,302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.08

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