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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.20, 1,783.25 and 702.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.20, 1,783.25 and 702.74 is: 969.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.20 : 1,783.25 = 702.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.20/1,783.25 = 702.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.20x = 1,783.25 × 702.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.20x = 1,253,161.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,161.11/1,292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.79

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