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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.62, 1,745.10 and 705.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.62, 1,745.10 and 705.06 is: 972.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.62 : 1,745.10 = 705.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.62/1,745.10 = 705.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.62x = 1,745.10 × 705.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.62x = 1,230,400.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,400.21/1,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.94

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