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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.54, 1,746.40 and 706.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.54, 1,746.40 and 706.02 is: 974.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.54 : 1,746.40 = 706.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.54/1,746.40 = 706.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.54x = 1,746.40 × 706.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.54x = 1,232,993.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,993.33/1,265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.28

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