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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.81, 1,735.73 and 698.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.81, 1,735.73 and 698.33 is: 963.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.81 : 1,735.73 = 698.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.81/1,735.73 = 698.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.81x = 1,735.73 × 698.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.81x = 1,212,112.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,112.33/1,257.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.67

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