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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.36, 1,783.44 and 702.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.36, 1,783.44 and 702.88 is: 969.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.36 : 1,783.44 = 702.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.36/1,783.44 = 702.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.36x = 1,783.44 × 702.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.36x = 1,253,539.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,539.85/1,292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.97

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