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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.49, 1,783.61 and 703.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.49, 1,783.61 and 703.02 is: 970.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.49 : 1,783.61 = 703.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.49/1,783.61 = 703.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.49x = 1,783.61 × 703.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.49x = 1,253,915.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,915.26/1,292.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.15

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