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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.08, 1,785.87 and 704.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.08, 1,785.87 and 704.58 is: 972.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.08 : 1,785.87 = 704.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.08/1,785.87 = 704.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.08x = 1,785.87 × 704.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.08x = 1,258,288.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,288.28/1,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.34

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