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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.39, 1,733.81 and 696.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.39, 1,733.81 and 696.86 is: 961.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.39 : 1,733.81 = 696.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.39/1,733.81 = 696.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.39x = 1,733.81 × 696.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.39x = 1,208,222.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,222.84/1,256.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.66

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