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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.90, 1,789.67 and 707.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.90, 1,789.67 and 707.42 is: 976.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.90 : 1,789.67 = 707.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.90/1,789.67 = 707.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.90x = 1,789.67 × 707.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.90x = 1,266,035.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,035.87/1,296.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.20

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