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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.76, 1,734.17 and 697.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.76, 1,734.17 and 697.23 is: 962.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.76 : 1,734.17 = 697.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.76/1,734.17 = 697.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.76x = 1,734.17 × 697.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.76x = 1,209,115.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,115.35/1,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.09

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