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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.42, 1,798.78 and 714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.42, 1,798.78 and 714 is: 985.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.42 : 1,798.78 = 714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.42/1,798.78 = 714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.42x = 1,798.78 × 714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.42x = 1,284,328.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,328.92/1,303.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.35

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