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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.59, 1,789.26 and 707.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.59, 1,789.26 and 707.14 is: 975.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.59 : 1,789.26 = 707.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.59/1,789.26 = 707.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.59x = 1,789.26 × 707.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.59x = 1,265,248.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,248.37/1,296.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.83

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