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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.93, 1,729.07 and 693.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.93, 1,729.07 and 693.45 is: 956.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.93 : 1,729.07 = 693.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.93/1,729.07 = 693.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.93x = 1,729.07 × 693.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.93x = 1,199,023.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,023.59/1,252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.98

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