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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.45, 1,789.14 and 707.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.45, 1,789.14 and 707.02 is: 975.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.45 : 1,789.14 = 707.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.45/1,789.14 = 707.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.45x = 1,789.14 × 707.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.45x = 1,264,954.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,954.23/1,296.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.71

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