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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.97, 1,799.54 and 714.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.97, 1,799.54 and 714.50 is: 986.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.97 : 1,799.54 = 714.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.97/1,799.54 = 714.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.97x = 1,799.54 × 714.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.97x = 1,285,764.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,764.12/1,303.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.04

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