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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.06, 1,783.03 and 702.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.06, 1,783.03 and 702.59 is: 969.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.06 : 1,783.03 = 702.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.06/1,783.03 = 702.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.06x = 1,783.03 × 702.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.06x = 1,252,739.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,739.05/1,292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.57

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