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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.15, 1,798.35 and 713.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.15, 1,798.35 and 713.69 is: 984.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.15 : 1,798.35 = 713.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.15/1,798.35 = 713.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.15x = 1,798.35 × 713.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.15x = 1,283,455.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,455.42/1,303.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.89

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