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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.53, 1,786.46 and 705.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.53, 1,786.46 and 705.09 is: 973.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.53 : 1,786.46 = 705.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.53/1,786.46 = 705.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.53x = 1,786.46 × 705.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.53x = 1,259,614.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,614.16/1,294.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.03

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