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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.08, 1,787.22 and 705.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.08, 1,787.22 and 705.62 is: 973.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.08 : 1,787.22 = 705.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.08/1,787.22 = 705.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.08x = 1,787.22 × 705.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.08x = 1,261,102.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,102.64/1,295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.77

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