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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.67, 1,738.07 and 700.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.67, 1,738.07 and 700.02 is: 965.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.67 : 1,738.07 = 700.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.67/1,738.07 = 700.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.67x = 1,738.07 × 700.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.67x = 1,216,676.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,676.37/1,259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.87

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