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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.35, 1,783.44 and 702.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.35, 1,783.44 and 702.87 is: 969.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.35 : 1,783.44 = 702.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.35/1,783.44 = 702.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.35x = 1,783.44 × 702.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.35x = 1,253,526.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,526.47/1,292.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.96

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