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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.24, 1,731.78 and 703.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.24, 1,731.78 and 703.24 is: 970.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.24 : 1,731.78 = 703.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.24/1,731.78 = 703.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.24x = 1,731.78 × 703.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.24x = 1,217,856.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,856.97/1,255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.22

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