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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.76, 1,799.22 and 714.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.76, 1,799.22 and 714.36 is: 985.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.76 : 1,799.22 = 714.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.76/1,799.22 = 714.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.76x = 1,799.22 × 714.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.76x = 1,285,290.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,290.80/1,303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.83

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