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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.49, 1,784.99 and 704.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.49, 1,784.99 and 704.02 is: 971.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.49 : 1,784.99 = 704.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.49/1,784.99 = 704.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.49x = 1,784.99 × 704.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.49x = 1,256,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,668.66/1,293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.53

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