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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.25, 1,728.19 and 700.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.25, 1,728.19 and 700.25 is: 966.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.25 : 1,728.19 = 700.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.25/1,728.19 = 700.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.25x = 1,728.19 × 700.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.25x = 1,210,161.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,161.55/1,252.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.39

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