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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.57, 1,728.54 and 693.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.57, 1,728.54 and 693.07 is: 956.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.57 : 1,728.54 = 693.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.57/1,728.54 = 693.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.57x = 1,728.54 × 693.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.57x = 1,197,999.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,999.22/1,252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.43

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