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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.16, 1,788.74 and 706.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.16, 1,788.74 and 706.73 is: 975.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.16 : 1,788.74 = 706.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.16/1,788.74 = 706.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.16x = 1,788.74 × 706.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.16x = 1,264,156.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,156.22/1,296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.31

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