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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.12, 1,744.40 and 704.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.12, 1,744.40 and 704.54 is: 972.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.12 : 1,744.40 = 704.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.12/1,744.40 = 704.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.12x = 1,744.40 × 704.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.12x = 1,228,999.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,999.58/1,264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.22

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