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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.19, 1,733.54 and 696.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.19, 1,733.54 and 696.66 is: 961.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.19 : 1,733.54 = 696.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.19/1,733.54 = 696.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.19x = 1,733.54 × 696.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.19x = 1,207,684.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,684.49/1,256.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.39

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