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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.79, 1,788.19 and 706.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.79, 1,788.19 and 706.32 is: 974.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.79 : 1,788.19 = 706.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.79/1,788.19 = 706.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.79x = 1,788.19 × 706.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.79x = 1,263,034.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,034.36/1,295.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.72

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