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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.06, 1,784.42 and 703.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.06, 1,784.42 and 703.59 is: 970.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.06 : 1,784.42 = 703.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.06/1,784.42 = 703.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.06x = 1,784.42 × 703.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.06x = 1,255,496.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,496.55/1,293.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.95

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