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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.81, 1,788.26 and 706.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.81, 1,788.26 and 706.36 is: 974.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.81 : 1,788.26 = 706.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.81/1,788.26 = 706.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.81x = 1,788.26 × 706.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.81x = 1,263,155.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,155.33/1,295.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.80

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