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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.42, 1,783.55 and 702.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.42, 1,783.55 and 702.97 is: 970.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.42 : 1,783.55 = 702.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.42/1,783.55 = 702.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.42x = 1,783.55 × 702.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.42x = 1,253,779.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,779.44/1,292.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.10

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