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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.38, 1,786.15 and 704.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.38, 1,786.15 and 704.90 is: 972.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.38 : 1,786.15 = 704.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.38/1,786.15 = 704.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.38x = 1,786.15 × 704.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.38x = 1,259,062.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,062.48/1,294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.71

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