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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.03, 1,780.24 and 700.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.03, 1,780.24 and 700.57 is: 966.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.03 : 1,780.24 = 700.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.03/1,780.24 = 700.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.03x = 1,780.24 × 700.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.03x = 1,247,170.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,170.33/1,290.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.78

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