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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.03, 1,731.92 and 695.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.03, 1,731.92 and 695.48 is: 959.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.03 : 1,731.92 = 695.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.03/1,731.92 = 695.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.03x = 1,731.92 × 695.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.03x = 1,204,503.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,503.58/1,255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.74

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