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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.66, 1,789.39 and 707.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.66, 1,789.39 and 707.18 is: 975.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.66 : 1,789.39 = 707.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.66/1,789.39 = 707.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.66x = 1,789.39 × 707.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.66x = 1,265,422.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,422.82/1,296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.91

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