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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.51, 1,785.03 and 704.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.51, 1,785.03 and 704.04 is: 971.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.51 : 1,785.03 = 704.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.51/1,785.03 = 704.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.51x = 1,785.03 × 704.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.51x = 1,256,732.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,732.52/1,293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.57

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