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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.48, 1,732.53 and 695.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.48, 1,732.53 and 695.94 is: 960.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.48 : 1,732.53 = 695.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.48/1,732.53 = 695.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.48x = 1,732.53 × 695.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.48x = 1,205,736.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,736.93/1,255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.38

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