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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.52, 1,785.06 and 704.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.52, 1,785.06 and 704.06 is: 971.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.52 : 1,785.06 = 704.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.52/1,785.06 = 704.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.52x = 1,785.06 × 704.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.52x = 1,256,789.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,789.34/1,293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.60

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