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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.33, 1,784.82 and 703.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.33, 1,784.82 and 703.88 is: 971.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.33 : 1,784.82 = 703.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.33/1,784.82 = 703.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.33x = 1,784.82 × 703.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.33x = 1,256,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,290.18/1,293.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.36

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