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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.21, 1,783.28 and 702.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.21, 1,783.28 and 702.77 is: 969.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.21 : 1,783.28 = 702.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.21/1,783.28 = 702.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.21x = 1,783.28 × 702.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.21x = 1,253,223.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,223.26/1,292.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.83

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