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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.43, 1,783.45 and 702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.43, 1,783.45 and 702.96 is: 970.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.43 : 1,783.45 = 702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.43/1,783.45 = 702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.43x = 1,783.45 × 702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.43x = 1,253,694.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,694.01/1,292.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.03

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