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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.68, 1,783.88 and 703.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.68, 1,783.88 and 703.22 is: 970.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.68 : 1,783.88 = 703.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.68/1,783.88 = 703.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.68x = 1,783.88 × 703.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.68x = 1,254,460.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,460.09/1,292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.43

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