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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.73, 1,745.27 and 705.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.73, 1,745.27 and 705.22 is: 973.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.73 : 1,745.27 = 705.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.73/1,745.27 = 705.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.73x = 1,745.27 × 705.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.73x = 1,230,799.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,799.31/1,264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.17

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