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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.59, 1,746.46 and 706.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.59, 1,746.46 and 706.04 is: 974.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.59 : 1,746.46 = 706.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.59/1,746.46 = 706.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.59x = 1,746.46 × 706.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.59x = 1,233,058.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,058.36/1,265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.30

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