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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259, 1,737.42 and 707

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259, 1,737.42 and 707 is: 975.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259 : 1,737.42 = 707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259/1,737.42 = 707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259x = 1,737.42 × 707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259x = 1,228,355.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,355.94/1,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.66

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