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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.99, 1,888.35 and 704.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.99, 1,888.35 and 704.67 is: 1,056.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.99 : 1,888.35 = 704.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.99/1,888.35 = 704.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.99x = 1,888.35 × 704.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.99x = 1,330,672.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,672.78/1,259.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.10

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