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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.46, 1,779.46 and 700.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.46, 1,779.46 and 700.00 is: 966.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.46 : 1,779.46 = 700.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.46/1,779.46 = 700.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.46x = 1,779.46 × 700.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.46x = 1,245,615.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,615.80/1,289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.00

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