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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.70, 1,786.62 and 705.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.70, 1,786.62 and 705.23 is: 973.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.70 : 1,786.62 = 705.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.70/1,786.62 = 705.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.70x = 1,786.62 × 705.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.70x = 1,259,978.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,978.02/1,294.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.19

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