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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.74, 1,797.75 and 713.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.74, 1,797.75 and 713.27 is: 984.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.74 : 1,797.75 = 713.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.74/1,797.75 = 713.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.74x = 1,797.75 × 713.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.74x = 1,282,272.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,272.15/1,302.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.29

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