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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.54, 1,785.12 and 704.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.54, 1,785.12 and 704.12 is: 971.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.54 : 1,785.12 = 704.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.54/1,785.12 = 704.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.54x = 1,785.12 × 704.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.54x = 1,256,929.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,929.77/1,293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.70

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