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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.53, 1,737.98 and 699.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.53, 1,737.98 and 699.95 is: 965.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.53 : 1,737.98 = 699.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.53/1,737.98 = 699.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.53x = 1,737.98 × 699.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.53x = 1,216,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,499.65/1,259.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.83

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