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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.66, 1,797.67 and 713.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.66, 1,797.67 and 713.19 is: 984.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.66 : 1,797.67 = 713.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.66/1,797.67 = 713.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.66x = 1,797.67 × 713.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.66x = 1,282,076.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,076.70/1,302.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.20

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