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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.91, 1,789.74 and 707.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.91, 1,789.74 and 707.43 is: 976.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.91 : 1,789.74 = 707.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.91/1,789.74 = 707.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.91x = 1,789.74 × 707.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.91x = 1,266,115.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,115.77/1,296.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.26

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