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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.77, 1,784.01 and 703.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.77, 1,784.01 and 703.27 is: 970.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.77 : 1,784.01 = 703.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.77/1,784.01 = 703.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.77x = 1,784.01 × 703.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.77x = 1,254,640.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,640.71/1,292.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.51

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