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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.68, 1,781.13 and 701.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.68, 1,781.13 and 701.22 is: 967.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.68 : 1,781.13 = 701.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.68/1,781.13 = 701.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.68x = 1,781.13 × 701.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.68x = 1,248,963.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,963.98/1,290.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.68

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