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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.55, 1,734.12 and 697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.55, 1,734.12 and 697.20 is: 962.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.55 : 1,734.12 = 697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.55/1,734.12 = 697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.55x = 1,734.12 × 697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.55x = 1,209,028.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,028.46/1,256.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.18

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