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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.46, 1,735.25 and 697.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.46, 1,735.25 and 697.95 is: 963.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.46 : 1,735.25 = 697.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.46/1,735.25 = 697.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.46x = 1,735.25 × 697.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.46x = 1,211,117.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,117.74/1,257.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.15

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