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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.55, 1,782.41 and 702.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.55, 1,782.41 and 702.07 is: 968.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.55 : 1,782.41 = 702.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.55/1,782.41 = 702.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.55x = 1,782.41 × 702.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.55x = 1,251,368.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,368.62/1,291.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.89

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