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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.98, 1,735.93 and 944.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.98, 1,735.93 and 944.75 is: 1,301.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.98 : 1,735.93 = 944.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.98/1,735.93 = 944.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.98x = 1,735.93 × 944.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.98x = 1,640,015.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,015.62/1,259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.62

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