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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.48, 1,736.67 and 698.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.48, 1,736.67 and 698.94 is: 964.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.48 : 1,736.67 = 698.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.48/1,736.67 = 698.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.48x = 1,736.67 × 698.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.48x = 1,213,828.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,828.13/1,258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.52

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