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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.04, 1,732.04 and 695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.04, 1,732.04 and 695.60 is: 959.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.04 : 1,732.04 = 695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.04/1,732.04 = 695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.04x = 1,732.04 × 695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.04x = 1,204,807.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,807.02/1,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.98

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