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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.07, 1,744.42 and 704.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.07, 1,744.42 and 704.65 is: 972.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.07 : 1,744.42 = 704.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.07/1,744.42 = 704.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.07x = 1,744.42 × 704.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.07x = 1,229,202.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,202.54/1,264.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.42

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