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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.75, 1,719.14 and 693.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.75, 1,719.14 and 693.75 is: 957.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.75 : 1,719.14 = 693.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.75/1,719.14 = 693.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.75x = 1,719.14 × 693.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.75x = 1,192,653.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,653.38/1,245.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.38

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