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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.46, 1,746.28 and 705.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.46, 1,746.28 and 705.90 is: 974.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.46 : 1,746.28 = 705.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.46/1,746.28 = 705.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.46x = 1,746.28 × 705.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.46x = 1,232,699.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,699.05/1,265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.11

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