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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.67, 1,734.22 and 697.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.67, 1,734.22 and 697.14 is: 962.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.67 : 1,734.22 = 697.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.67/1,734.22 = 697.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.67x = 1,734.22 × 697.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.67x = 1,208,994.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,994.13/1,256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.06

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