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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.41, 1,783.53 and 702.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.41, 1,783.53 and 702.95 is: 970.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.41 : 1,783.53 = 702.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.41/1,783.53 = 702.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.41x = 1,783.53 × 702.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.41x = 1,253,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,723.50/1,292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.07

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