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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.49, 1,785.03 and 704.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.49, 1,785.03 and 704.01 is: 971.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.49 : 1,785.03 = 704.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.49/1,785.03 = 704.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.49x = 1,785.03 × 704.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.49x = 1,256,678.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,678.97/1,293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.54

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