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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.38, 1,789.01 and 706.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.38, 1,789.01 and 706.90 is: 975.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.38 : 1,789.01 = 706.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.38/1,789.01 = 706.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.38x = 1,789.01 × 706.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.38x = 1,264,643.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,643.16/1,296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.52

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