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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.16, 1,729.32 and 693.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.16, 1,729.32 and 693.63 is: 957.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.16 : 1,729.32 = 693.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.16/1,729.32 = 693.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.16x = 1,729.32 × 693.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.16x = 1,199,516.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,516.02/1,253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.19

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