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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.52, 1,729.87 and 694.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.52, 1,729.87 and 694.01 is: 957.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.52 : 1,729.87 = 694.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.52/1,729.87 = 694.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.52x = 1,729.87 × 694.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.52x = 1,200,547.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,547.08/1,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.74

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