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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.88, 1,733.11 and 703.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.88, 1,733.11 and 703.88 is: 971.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.88 : 1,733.11 = 703.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.88/1,733.11 = 703.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.88x = 1,733.11 × 703.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.88x = 1,219,901.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,901.47/1,255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.35

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