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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.59, 1,785.19 and 704.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.59, 1,785.19 and 704.16 is: 971.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.59 : 1,785.19 = 704.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.59/1,785.19 = 704.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.59x = 1,785.19 × 704.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.59x = 1,257,057.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,057.63/1,293.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.76

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