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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.60, 1,745.04 and 705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.60, 1,745.04 and 705 is: 972.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.60 : 1,745.04 = 705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.60/1,745.04 = 705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.60x = 1,745.04 × 705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.60x = 1,230,253.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,253.20/1,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.84

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