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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.73, 1,783.99 and 703.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.73, 1,783.99 and 703.27 is: 970.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.73 : 1,783.99 = 703.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.73/1,783.99 = 703.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.73x = 1,783.99 × 703.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.73x = 1,254,615.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,615.97/1,292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.52

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