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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.15, 1,732.02 and 695.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.15, 1,732.02 and 695.62 is: 959.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.15 : 1,732.02 = 695.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.15/1,732.02 = 695.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.15x = 1,732.02 × 695.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.15x = 1,204,827.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,827.75/1,255.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.91

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