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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.53, 1,746.41 and 705.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.53, 1,746.41 and 705.99 is: 974.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.53 : 1,746.41 = 705.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.53/1,746.41 = 705.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.53x = 1,746.41 × 705.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.53x = 1,232,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,937.92/1,265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.25

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