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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.13, 1,799.76 and 714.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.13, 1,799.76 and 714.69 is: 986.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.13 : 1,799.76 = 714.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.13/1,799.76 = 714.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.13x = 1,799.76 × 714.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.13x = 1,286,270.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,270.47/1,304.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.31

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