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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.94, 1,789.74 and 707.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.94, 1,789.74 and 707.47 is: 976.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.94 : 1,789.74 = 707.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.94/1,789.74 = 707.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.94x = 1,789.74 × 707.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.94x = 1,266,187.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,187.36/1,296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.29

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