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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.50, 1,733.97 and 704.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.50, 1,733.97 and 704.50 is: 972.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.50 : 1,733.97 = 704.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.50/1,733.97 = 704.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.50x = 1,733.97 × 704.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.50x = 1,221,581.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,581.87/1,256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.21

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