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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.98, 1,788.44 and 706.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.98, 1,788.44 and 706.51 is: 974.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.98 : 1,788.44 = 706.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.98/1,788.44 = 706.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.98x = 1,788.44 × 706.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.98x = 1,263,550.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,550.74/1,295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.98

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