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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.75, 1,728.91 and 693.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.75, 1,728.91 and 693.30 is: 956.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.75 : 1,728.91 = 693.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.75/1,728.91 = 693.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.75x = 1,728.91 × 693.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.75x = 1,198,653.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,653.30/1,252.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.82

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