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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.76, 1,799.15 and 714.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.76, 1,799.15 and 714.29 is: 985.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.76 : 1,799.15 = 714.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.76/1,799.15 = 714.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.76x = 1,799.15 × 714.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.76x = 1,285,102.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,102.29/1,303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.69

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