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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.33, 1,746.02 and 705.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.33, 1,746.02 and 705.82 is: 973.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.33 : 1,746.02 = 705.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.33/1,746.02 = 705.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.33x = 1,746.02 × 705.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.33x = 1,232,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,373.24/1,265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.96

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