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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.55, 1,787.84 and 706.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.55, 1,787.84 and 706.10 is: 974.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.55 : 1,787.84 = 706.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.55/1,787.84 = 706.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.55x = 1,787.84 × 706.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.55x = 1,262,386.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,386.65/1,295.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.40

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