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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.65, 1,797.66 and 713.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.65, 1,797.66 and 713.18 is: 984.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.65 : 1,797.66 = 713.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.65/1,797.66 = 713.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.65x = 1,797.66 × 713.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.65x = 1,282,059.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,059.65/1,302.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.19

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