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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.89, 1,746.93 and 706.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.89, 1,746.93 and 706.35 is: 974.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.89 : 1,746.93 = 706.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.89/1,746.93 = 706.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.89x = 1,746.93 × 706.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.89x = 1,233,944.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,944.01/1,265.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.76

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