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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.04, 1,733.34 and 704.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.04, 1,733.34 and 704.04 is: 971.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.04 : 1,733.34 = 704.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.04/1,733.34 = 704.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.04x = 1,733.34 × 704.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.04x = 1,220,340.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,340.69/1,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.58

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