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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.75, 1,788.09 and 706.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.75, 1,788.09 and 706.25 is: 974.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.75 : 1,788.09 = 706.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.75/1,788.09 = 706.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.75x = 1,788.09 × 706.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.75x = 1,262,838.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,838.56/1,295.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.60

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