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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.80, 1,779.90 and 700.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.80, 1,779.90 and 700.33 is: 966.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.80 : 1,779.90 = 700.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.80/1,779.90 = 700.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.80x = 1,779.90 × 700.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.80x = 1,246,517.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,517.37/1,289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.45

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