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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.56, 1,779.60 and 700.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.56, 1,779.60 and 700.09 is: 966.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.56 : 1,779.60 = 700.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.56/1,779.60 = 700.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.56x = 1,779.60 × 700.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.56x = 1,245,876.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,876.66/1,289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.13

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