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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.87, 1,780.03 and 700.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.87, 1,780.03 and 700.42 is: 966.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.87 : 1,780.03 = 700.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.87/1,780.03 = 700.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.87x = 1,780.03 × 700.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.87x = 1,246,759.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,759.71/1,289.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.58

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