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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.30, 1,732.30 and 695.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.30, 1,732.30 and 695.77 is: 960.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.30 : 1,732.30 = 695.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.30/1,732.30 = 695.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.30x = 1,732.30 × 695.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.30x = 1,205,276.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,276.30/1,255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.15

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