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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.14, 1,732.08 and 695.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.14, 1,732.08 and 695.64 is: 959.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.14 : 1,732.08 = 695.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.14/1,732.08 = 695.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.14x = 1,732.08 × 695.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.14x = 1,204,904.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,904.13/1,255.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.98

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