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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.17, 1,784.57 and 703.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.17, 1,784.57 and 703.70 is: 971.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.17 : 1,784.57 = 703.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.17/1,784.57 = 703.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.17x = 1,784.57 × 703.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.17x = 1,255,789.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,789.47/1,293.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.10

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