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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.38, 1,734.97 and 697.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.38, 1,734.97 and 697.76 is: 962.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.38 : 1,734.97 = 697.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.38/1,734.97 = 697.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.38x = 1,734.97 × 697.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.38x = 1,210,592.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,592.67/1,257.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.79

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