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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.34, 1,799.96 and 714.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.34, 1,799.96 and 714.86 is: 986.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.34 : 1,799.96 = 714.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.34/1,799.96 = 714.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.34x = 1,799.96 × 714.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.34x = 1,286,719.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,719.41/1,304.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.49

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