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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.70, 1,789.46 and 707.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.70, 1,789.46 and 707.25 is: 976.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.70 : 1,789.46 = 707.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.70/1,789.46 = 707.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.70x = 1,789.46 × 707.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.70x = 1,265,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,599.36/1,296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.01

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