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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.56, 1,780.93 and 701.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.56, 1,780.93 and 701.09 is: 967.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.56 : 1,780.93 = 701.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.56/1,780.93 = 701.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.56x = 1,780.93 × 701.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.56x = 1,248,581.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,581.56/1,290.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.47

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