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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.67, 1,728.62 and 693.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.67, 1,728.62 and 693.13 is: 956.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.67 : 1,728.62 = 693.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.67/1,728.62 = 693.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.67x = 1,728.62 × 693.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.67x = 1,198,160.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,160.33/1,252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.48

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