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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.99, 1,745.61 and 705.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.99, 1,745.61 and 705.43 is: 973.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.99 : 1,745.61 = 705.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.99/1,745.61 = 705.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.99x = 1,745.61 × 705.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.99x = 1,231,405.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,405.66/1,264.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.45

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