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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.33, 1,783.41 and 702.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.33, 1,783.41 and 702.85 is: 969.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.33 : 1,783.41 = 702.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.33/1,783.41 = 702.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.33x = 1,783.41 × 702.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.33x = 1,253,466.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,466.20/1,292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.93

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