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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.60, 1,738 and 699.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.60, 1,738 and 699.99 is: 965.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.60 : 1,738 = 699.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.60/1,738 = 699.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.60x = 1,738 × 699.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.60x = 1,216,582.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,582.62/1,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.85

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