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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.54, 1,732.62 and 696.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.54, 1,732.62 and 696.01 is: 960.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.54 : 1,732.62 = 696.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.54/1,732.62 = 696.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.54x = 1,732.62 × 696.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.54x = 1,205,919.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,919.12/1,255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.48

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