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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.96, 1,788.47 and 706.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.96, 1,788.47 and 706.54 is: 975.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.96 : 1,788.47 = 706.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.96/1,788.47 = 706.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.96x = 1,788.47 × 706.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.96x = 1,263,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,613.12/1,295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.04

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