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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.36, 1,784.87 and 703.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.36, 1,784.87 and 703.94 is: 971.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.36 : 1,784.87 = 703.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.36/1,784.87 = 703.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.36x = 1,784.87 × 703.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.36x = 1,256,447.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,447.61/1,293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.46

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