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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.63, 1,728.52 and 693.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.63, 1,728.52 and 693.10 is: 956.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.63 : 1,728.52 = 693.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.63/1,728.52 = 693.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.63x = 1,728.52 × 693.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.63x = 1,198,032.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,032.46/1,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.42

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