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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.01, 1,731.96 and 695.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.01, 1,731.96 and 695.47 is: 959.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.01 : 1,731.96 = 695.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.01/1,731.96 = 695.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.01x = 1,731.96 × 695.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.01x = 1,204,526.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,526.22/1,255.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.77

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