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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.47, 1,746.34 and 705.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.47, 1,746.34 and 705.94 is: 974.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.47 : 1,746.34 = 705.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.47/1,746.34 = 705.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.47x = 1,746.34 × 705.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.47x = 1,232,805.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,805.13/1,265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.19

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