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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.98, 1,789.84 and 707.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.98, 1,789.84 and 707.51 is: 976.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.98 : 1,789.84 = 707.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.98/1,789.84 = 707.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.98x = 1,789.84 × 707.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.98x = 1,266,326.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,326.16/1,296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.37

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