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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.93, 1,745.61 and 705.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.93, 1,745.61 and 705.38 is: 973.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.93 : 1,745.61 = 705.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.93/1,745.61 = 705.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.93x = 1,745.61 × 705.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.93x = 1,231,318.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,318.38/1,264.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.43

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