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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.49, 1,729.79 and 693.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.49, 1,729.79 and 693.98 is: 957.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.49 : 1,729.79 = 693.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.49/1,729.79 = 693.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.49x = 1,729.79 × 693.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.49x = 1,200,439.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,439.66/1,253.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.68

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