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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.80, 1,734.43 and 697.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.80, 1,734.43 and 697.35 is: 962.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.80 : 1,734.43 = 697.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.80/1,734.43 = 697.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.80x = 1,734.43 × 697.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.80x = 1,209,504.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,504.76/1,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.37

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