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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.99, 1,729.09 and 693.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.99, 1,729.09 and 693.48 is: 956.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.99 : 1,729.09 = 693.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.99/1,729.09 = 693.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.99x = 1,729.09 × 693.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.99x = 1,199,089.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,089.33/1,252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.98

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