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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.35, 1,799.98 and 714.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.35, 1,799.98 and 714.88 is: 986.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.35 : 1,799.98 = 714.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.35/1,799.98 = 714.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.35x = 1,799.98 × 714.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.35x = 1,286,770.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,770.17/1,304.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.52

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