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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.56, 1,789.25 and 707.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.56, 1,789.25 and 707.09 is: 975.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.56 : 1,789.25 = 707.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.56/1,789.25 = 707.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.56x = 1,789.25 × 707.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.56x = 1,265,151.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,151.84/1,296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.78

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