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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.76, 1,745.19 and 705.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.76, 1,745.19 and 705.16 is: 973.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.76 : 1,745.19 = 705.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.76/1,745.19 = 705.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.76x = 1,745.19 × 705.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.76x = 1,230,625.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,625.93/1,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.02

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