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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.89, 1,785.58 and 704.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.89, 1,785.58 and 704.43 is: 972.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.89 : 1,785.58 = 704.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.89/1,785.58 = 704.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.89x = 1,785.58 × 704.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.89x = 1,257,814.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,814.36/1,293.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.12

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