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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.59, 1,789.24 and 707.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.59, 1,789.24 and 707.09 is: 975.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.59 : 1,789.24 = 707.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.59/1,789.24 = 707.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.59x = 1,789.24 × 707.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.59x = 1,265,153.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,153.71/1,296.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.75

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