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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.52, 1,779.54 and 700.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.52, 1,779.54 and 700.05 is: 966.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.52 : 1,779.54 = 700.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.52/1,779.54 = 700.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.52x = 1,779.54 × 700.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.52x = 1,245,774.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,774.66/1,289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.08

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