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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.04, 1,787.08 and 705.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.04, 1,787.08 and 705.55 is: 973.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.04 : 1,787.08 = 705.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.04/1,787.08 = 705.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.04x = 1,787.08 × 705.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.04x = 1,260,874.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,874.29/1,295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.62

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