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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.17, 1,732.07 and 695.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.17, 1,732.07 and 695.63 is: 959.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.17 : 1,732.07 = 695.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.17/1,732.07 = 695.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.17x = 1,732.07 × 695.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.17x = 1,204,877.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,877.26/1,255.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.94

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