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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.28, 1,732.38 and 695.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.28, 1,732.38 and 695.92 is: 960.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.28 : 1,732.38 = 695.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.28/1,732.38 = 695.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.28x = 1,732.38 × 695.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.28x = 1,205,598.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,598.11/1,255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.43

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