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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.66, 1,735.47 and 698.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.66, 1,735.47 and 698.04 is: 963.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.66 : 1,735.47 = 698.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.66/1,735.47 = 698.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.66x = 1,735.47 × 698.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.66x = 1,211,427.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,427.48/1,257.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.24

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