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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.16, 1,745.78 and 705.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.16, 1,745.78 and 705.58 is: 973.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.16 : 1,745.78 = 705.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.16/1,745.78 = 705.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.16x = 1,745.78 × 705.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.16x = 1,231,787.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,787.45/1,265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.62

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