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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.56, 1,734.02 and 697.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.56, 1,734.02 and 697.02 is: 961.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.56 : 1,734.02 = 697.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.56/1,734.02 = 697.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.56x = 1,734.02 × 697.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.56x = 1,208,643.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,643.14/1,256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.87

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