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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.83, 1,734.44 and 697.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.83, 1,734.44 and 697.31 is: 962.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.83 : 1,734.44 = 697.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.83/1,734.44 = 697.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.83x = 1,734.44 × 697.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.83x = 1,209,430.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,430.20/1,256.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.29

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