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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.99, 1,788.47 and 706.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.99, 1,788.47 and 706.53 is: 975.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.99 : 1,788.47 = 706.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.99/1,788.47 = 706.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.99x = 1,788.47 × 706.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.99x = 1,263,604.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,604.18/1,295.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.01

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