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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.16, 1,745.94 and 705.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.16, 1,745.94 and 705.60 is: 973.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.16 : 1,745.94 = 705.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.16/1,745.94 = 705.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.16x = 1,745.94 × 705.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.16x = 1,231,935.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,935.26/1,265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.74

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