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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.02, 1,799.49 and 714.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.02, 1,799.49 and 714.52 is: 986.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.02 : 1,799.49 = 714.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.02/1,799.49 = 714.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.02x = 1,799.49 × 714.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.02x = 1,285,771.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,771.59/1,304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.01

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