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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.57, 1,789.27 and 707.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.57, 1,789.27 and 707.12 is: 975.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.57 : 1,789.27 = 707.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.57/1,789.27 = 707.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.57x = 1,789.27 × 707.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.57x = 1,265,219.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,219.66/1,296.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.82

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