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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.07, 1,783.07 and 702.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.07, 1,783.07 and 702.61 is: 969.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.07 : 1,783.07 = 702.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.07/1,783.07 = 702.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.07x = 1,783.07 × 702.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.07x = 1,252,802.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,802.81/1,292.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.61

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