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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.43, 1,882.80 and 699.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.43, 1,882.80 and 699.46 is: 1,049.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.43 : 1,882.80 = 699.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.43/1,882.80 = 699.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.43x = 1,882.80 × 699.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.43x = 1,316,943.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,943.29/1,255.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.00

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