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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.52, 1,782.31 and 702.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.52, 1,782.31 and 702.06 is: 968.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.52 : 1,782.31 = 702.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.52/1,782.31 = 702.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.52x = 1,782.31 × 702.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.52x = 1,251,285.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,285.05/1,291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.85

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