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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.82, 1,797.84 and 713.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.82, 1,797.84 and 713.38 is: 984.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.82 : 1,797.84 = 713.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.82/1,797.84 = 713.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.82x = 1,797.84 × 713.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.82x = 1,282,543.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,543.10/1,302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.44

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