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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.07, 1,731.96 and 695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.07, 1,731.96 and 695.52 is: 959.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.07 : 1,731.96 = 695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.07/1,731.96 = 695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.07x = 1,731.96 × 695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.07x = 1,204,612.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,612.82/1,255.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.80

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