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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.73, 1,728.72 and 693.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.73, 1,728.72 and 693.19 is: 956.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.73 : 1,728.72 = 693.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.73/1,728.72 = 693.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.73x = 1,728.72 × 693.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.73x = 1,198,331.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,331.42/1,252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.58

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