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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.67, 1,788.04 and 706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.67, 1,788.04 and 706.20 is: 974.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.67 : 1,788.04 = 706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.67/1,788.04 = 706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.67x = 1,788.04 × 706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.67x = 1,262,713.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,713.85/1,295.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.56

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