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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.91, 1,788.35 and 706.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.91, 1,788.35 and 706.44 is: 974.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.91 : 1,788.35 = 706.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.91/1,788.35 = 706.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.91x = 1,788.35 × 706.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.91x = 1,263,366.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,366.44/1,295.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.89

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