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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.27, 1,746 and 705.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.27, 1,746 and 705.74 is: 973.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.27 : 1,746 = 705.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.27/1,746 = 705.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.27x = 1,746 × 705.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.27x = 1,232,213.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,213.31/1,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.88

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