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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.21, 1,785.96 and 704.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.21, 1,785.96 and 704.73 is: 972.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.21 : 1,785.96 = 704.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.21/1,785.96 = 704.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.21x = 1,785.96 × 704.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.21x = 1,258,616.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,616.07/1,294.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.50

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