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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.53, 1,786.44 and 705.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.53, 1,786.44 and 705.05 is: 972.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.53 : 1,786.44 = 705.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.53/1,786.44 = 705.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.53x = 1,786.44 × 705.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.53x = 1,259,536.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,536.02/1,294.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.97

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