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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.68, 1,785.26 and 704.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.68, 1,785.26 and 704.22 is: 971.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.68 : 1,785.26 = 704.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.68/1,785.26 = 704.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.68x = 1,785.26 × 704.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.68x = 1,257,215.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,215.80/1,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.81

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