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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.14, 1,745.83 and 705.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.14, 1,745.83 and 705.51 is: 973.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.14 : 1,745.83 = 705.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.14/1,745.83 = 705.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.14x = 1,745.83 × 705.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.14x = 1,231,700.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,700.52/1,265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.57

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