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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.49, 1,780.86 and 701.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.49, 1,780.86 and 701.03 is: 967.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.49 : 1,780.86 = 701.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.49/1,780.86 = 701.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.49x = 1,780.86 × 701.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.49x = 1,248,436.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,436.39/1,290.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.41

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