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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.12, 1,729.25 and 693.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.12, 1,729.25 and 693.54 is: 957.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.12 : 1,729.25 = 693.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.12/1,729.25 = 693.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.12x = 1,729.25 × 693.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.12x = 1,199,298.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,298.31/1,253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.05

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