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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.17, 1,745.94 and 705.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.17, 1,745.94 and 705.65 is: 973.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.17 : 1,745.94 = 705.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.17/1,745.94 = 705.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.17x = 1,745.94 × 705.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.17x = 1,232,020.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,020.38/1,265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.80

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