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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.35, 1,729.61 and 693.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.35, 1,729.61 and 693.84 is: 957.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.35 : 1,729.61 = 693.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.35/1,729.61 = 693.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.35x = 1,729.61 × 693.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.35x = 1,200,073.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,073.84/1,253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.49

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