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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.84, 1,728.96 and 693.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.84, 1,728.96 and 693.34 is: 956.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.84 : 1,728.96 = 693.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.84/1,728.96 = 693.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.84x = 1,728.96 × 693.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.84x = 1,198,757.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,757.13/1,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.83

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