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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.59, 1,797.57 and 705.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.59, 1,797.57 and 705.08 is: 973.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.59 : 1,797.57 = 705.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.59/1,797.57 = 705.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.59x = 1,797.57 × 705.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.59x = 1,267,428.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,428.41/1,302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.01

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