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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.13, 1,726.56 and 699.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.13, 1,726.56 and 699.13 is: 964.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.13 : 1,726.56 = 699.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.13/1,726.56 = 699.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.13x = 1,726.56 × 699.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.13x = 1,207,077.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,077.76/1,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.79

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