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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.47, 1,733.90 and 696.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.47, 1,733.90 and 696.94 is: 961.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.47 : 1,733.90 = 696.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.47/1,733.90 = 696.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.47x = 1,733.90 × 696.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.47x = 1,208,416.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,416.45/1,256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.76

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