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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.46, 1,733.87 and 696.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.46, 1,733.87 and 696.95 is: 961.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.46 : 1,733.87 = 696.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.46/1,733.87 = 696.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.46x = 1,733.87 × 696.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.46x = 1,208,430.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,430.02/1,256.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.77

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