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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.19, 1,784.61 and 703.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.19, 1,784.61 and 703.73 is: 971.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.19 : 1,784.61 = 703.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.19/1,784.61 = 703.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.19x = 1,784.61 × 703.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.19x = 1,255,879.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,879.69/1,293.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.15

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