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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.74, 1,779.83 and 700.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.74, 1,779.83 and 700.26 is: 966.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.74 : 1,779.83 = 700.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.74/1,779.83 = 700.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.74x = 1,779.83 × 700.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.74x = 1,246,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,340.25/1,289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.35

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