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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.93, 1,796.66 and 704.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.93, 1,796.66 and 704.42 is: 972.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.93 : 1,796.66 = 704.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.93/1,796.66 = 704.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.93x = 1,796.66 × 704.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.93x = 1,265,604.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,604.21/1,301.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.10

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