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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.46, 1,746.29 and 705.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.46, 1,746.29 and 705.89 is: 974.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.46 : 1,746.29 = 705.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.46/1,746.29 = 705.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.46x = 1,746.29 × 705.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.46x = 1,232,688.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,688.65/1,265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.10

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