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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.69, 1,737.04 and 699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.69, 1,737.04 and 699.12 is: 964.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.69 : 1,737.04 = 699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.69/1,737.04 = 699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.69x = 1,737.04 × 699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.69x = 1,214,399.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,399.40/1,258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.81

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