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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.86, 1,745.47 and 705.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.86, 1,745.47 and 705.32 is: 973.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.86 : 1,745.47 = 705.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.86/1,745.47 = 705.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.86x = 1,745.47 × 705.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.86x = 1,231,104.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,104.41/1,264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.31

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