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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.19, 1,732.16 and 703.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.19, 1,732.16 and 703.19 is: 970.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.19 : 1,732.16 = 703.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.19/1,732.16 = 703.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.19x = 1,732.16 × 703.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.19x = 1,218,033.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,033.26/1,255.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.40

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