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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.35, 1,784.84 and 703.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.35, 1,784.84 and 703.89 is: 971.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.35 : 1,784.84 = 703.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.35/1,784.84 = 703.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.35x = 1,784.84 × 703.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.35x = 1,256,327.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,327.51/1,293.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.37

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