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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.15, 1,780.39 and 700.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.15, 1,780.39 and 700.68 is: 966.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.15 : 1,780.39 = 700.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.15/1,780.39 = 700.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.15x = 1,780.39 × 700.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.15x = 1,247,481.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,481.91/1,290.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.93

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