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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.13, 1,729.32 and 701.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.13, 1,729.32 and 701.13 is: 967.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.13 : 1,729.32 = 701.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.13/1,729.32 = 701.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.13x = 1,729.32 × 701.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.13x = 1,212,465.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,465.98/1,253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.55

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