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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.02, 1,745.55 and 705.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.02, 1,745.55 and 705.41 is: 973.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.02 : 1,745.55 = 705.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.02/1,745.55 = 705.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.02x = 1,745.55 × 705.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.02x = 1,231,326.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,326.24/1,265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.37

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