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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.70, 1,746.67 and 706.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.70, 1,746.67 and 706.16 is: 974.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.70 : 1,746.67 = 706.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.70/1,746.67 = 706.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.70x = 1,746.67 × 706.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.70x = 1,233,428.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,428.49/1,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.51

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