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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.32, 1,737.80 and 699.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.32, 1,737.80 and 699.78 is: 965.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.32 : 1,737.80 = 699.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.32/1,737.80 = 699.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.32x = 1,737.80 × 699.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.32x = 1,216,077.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,077.68/1,259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.66

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