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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.23, 1,737.53 and 699.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.23, 1,737.53 and 699.64 is: 965.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.23 : 1,737.53 = 699.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.23/1,737.53 = 699.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.23x = 1,737.53 × 699.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.23x = 1,215,642.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,642.89/1,259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.39

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