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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.51, 1,785.02 and 704.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.51, 1,785.02 and 704.06 is: 971.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.51 : 1,785.02 = 704.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.51/1,785.02 = 704.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.51x = 1,785.02 × 704.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.51x = 1,256,748.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,748.74/1,293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.58

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