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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.72, 1,797.66 and 713.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.72, 1,797.66 and 713.16 is: 984.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.72 : 1,797.66 = 713.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.72/1,797.66 = 713.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.72x = 1,797.66 × 713.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.72x = 1,282,019.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,019.21/1,302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.11

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