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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.09, 1,788.57 and 706.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.09, 1,788.57 and 706.59 is: 975.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.09 : 1,788.57 = 706.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.09/1,788.57 = 706.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.09x = 1,788.57 × 706.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.09x = 1,263,785.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,785.68/1,296.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.08

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