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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.05, 1,785.73 and 704.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.05, 1,785.73 and 704.55 is: 972.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.05 : 1,785.73 = 704.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.05/1,785.73 = 704.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.05x = 1,785.73 × 704.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.05x = 1,258,136.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,136.07/1,294.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.25

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