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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.84, 1,788.26 and 706.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.84, 1,788.26 and 706.37 is: 974.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.84 : 1,788.26 = 706.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.84/1,788.26 = 706.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.84x = 1,788.26 × 706.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.84x = 1,263,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,160.74/1,295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.79

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