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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.03, 1,783.01 and 702.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.03, 1,783.01 and 702.58 is: 969.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.03 : 1,783.01 = 702.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.03/1,783.01 = 702.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.03x = 1,783.01 × 702.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.03x = 1,252,707.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,707.17/1,292.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.57

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