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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.56, 1,786.49 and 705.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.56, 1,786.49 and 705.11 is: 973.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.56 : 1,786.49 = 705.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.56/1,786.49 = 705.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.56x = 1,786.49 × 705.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.56x = 1,259,659.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,659.51/1,294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.04

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