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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.15, 1,741.80 and 695.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.15, 1,741.80 and 695.01 is: 959.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.15 : 1,741.80 = 695.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.15/1,741.80 = 695.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.15x = 1,741.80 × 695.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.15x = 1,210,568.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,568.42/1,262.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.14

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