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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.01, 1,744.29 and 704.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.01, 1,744.29 and 704.45 is: 972.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.01 : 1,744.29 = 704.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.01/1,744.29 = 704.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.01x = 1,744.29 × 704.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.01x = 1,228,760.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,760.27/1,264.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.11

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