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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.24, 1,733.16 and 704.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.24, 1,733.16 and 704.24 is: 971.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.24 : 1,733.16 = 704.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.24/1,733.16 = 704.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.24x = 1,733.16 × 704.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.24x = 1,220,560.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,560.60/1,256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.60

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