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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.57, 1,789.23 and 707.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.57, 1,789.23 and 707.10 is: 975.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.57 : 1,789.23 = 707.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.57/1,789.23 = 707.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.57x = 1,789.23 × 707.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.57x = 1,265,164.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,164.53/1,296.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.78

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