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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.24, 1,744.61 and 704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.24, 1,744.61 and 704.70 is: 972.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.24 : 1,744.61 = 704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.24/1,744.61 = 704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.24x = 1,744.61 × 704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.24x = 1,229,423.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,423.14/1,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.46

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