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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.08, 1,799.63 and 706.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.08, 1,799.63 and 706.58 is: 975.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.08 : 1,799.63 = 706.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.08/1,799.63 = 706.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.08x = 1,799.63 × 706.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.08x = 1,271,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,582.57/1,304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.08

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