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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.17, 1,783.17 and 702.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.17, 1,783.17 and 702.70 is: 969.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.17 : 1,783.17 = 702.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.17/1,783.17 = 702.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.17x = 1,783.17 × 702.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.17x = 1,253,033.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,033.56/1,292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.71

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