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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.26, 1,786.06 and 704.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.26, 1,786.06 and 704.78 is: 972.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.26 : 1,786.06 = 704.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.26/1,786.06 = 704.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.26x = 1,786.06 × 704.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.26x = 1,258,782.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,782.07/1,294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.59

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