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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.06, 1,745.70 and 705.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.06, 1,745.70 and 705.50 is: 973.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.06 : 1,745.70 = 705.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.06/1,745.70 = 705.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.06x = 1,745.70 × 705.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.06x = 1,231,582.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,582.62/1,265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.54

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