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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.74, 1,738.42 and 700.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.74, 1,738.42 and 700.20 is: 966.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.74 : 1,738.42 = 700.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.74/1,738.42 = 700.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.74x = 1,738.42 × 700.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.74x = 1,217,250.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,250.22/1,259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.27

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