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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.88, 1,737.31 and 699.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.88, 1,737.31 and 699.40 is: 965.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.88 : 1,737.31 = 699.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.88/1,737.31 = 699.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.88x = 1,737.31 × 699.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.88x = 1,215,074.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,074.38/1,258.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.20

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