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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.19, 1,736.34 and 698.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.19, 1,736.34 and 698.69 is: 964.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.19 : 1,736.34 = 698.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.19/1,736.34 = 698.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.19x = 1,736.34 × 698.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.19x = 1,213,159.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,159.28/1,258.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.21

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