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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.83, 1,728.90 and 693.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.83, 1,728.90 and 693.29 is: 956.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.83 : 1,728.90 = 693.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.83/1,728.90 = 693.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.83x = 1,728.90 × 693.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.83x = 1,198,620.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,620.44/1,252.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.73

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