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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.68, 1,797.65 and 713.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.68, 1,797.65 and 713.22 is: 984.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.68 : 1,797.65 = 713.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.68/1,797.65 = 713.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.68x = 1,797.65 × 713.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.68x = 1,282,119.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,119.93/1,302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.22

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