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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.63, 1,746.50 and 706.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.63, 1,746.50 and 706.12 is: 974.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.63 : 1,746.50 = 706.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.63/1,746.50 = 706.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.63x = 1,746.50 × 706.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.63x = 1,233,230.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,230.68/1,265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.40

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