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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.03, 1,729.04 and 693.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.03, 1,729.04 and 693.41 is: 956.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.03 : 1,729.04 = 693.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.03/1,729.04 = 693.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.03x = 1,729.04 × 693.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.03x = 1,198,926.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,926.71/1,253.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.83

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