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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.73, 1,738.40 and 700.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.73, 1,738.40 and 700.17 is: 966.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.73 : 1,738.40 = 700.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.73/1,738.40 = 700.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.73x = 1,738.40 × 700.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.73x = 1,217,172.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,172.03/1,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.22

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