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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.28, 1,787.52 and 705.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.28, 1,787.52 and 705.83 is: 974.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.28 : 1,787.52 = 705.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.28/1,787.52 = 705.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.28x = 1,787.52 × 705.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.28x = 1,261,676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,676.30/1,295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.06

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