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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.30, 1,788.92 and 706.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.30, 1,788.92 and 706.86 is: 975.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.30 : 1,788.92 = 706.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.30/1,788.92 = 706.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.30x = 1,788.92 × 706.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.30x = 1,264,515.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,515.99/1,296.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.48

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