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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.76, 1,788.18 and 706.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.76, 1,788.18 and 706.29 is: 974.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.76 : 1,788.18 = 706.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.76/1,788.18 = 706.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.76x = 1,788.18 × 706.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.76x = 1,262,973.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,973.65/1,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.70

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