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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.81, 1,782.69 and 702.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.81, 1,782.69 and 702.34 is: 969.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.81 : 1,782.69 = 702.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.81/1,782.69 = 702.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.81x = 1,782.69 × 702.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.81x = 1,252,054.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,054.49/1,291.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.22

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