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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.19, 1,744.65 and 704.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.19, 1,744.65 and 704.66 is: 972.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.19 : 1,744.65 = 704.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.19/1,744.65 = 704.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.19x = 1,744.65 × 704.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.19x = 1,229,376.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,376.35/1,264.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.47

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