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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.54, 1,729.69 and 694.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.54, 1,729.69 and 694.04 is: 957.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.54 : 1,729.69 = 694.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.54/1,729.69 = 694.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.54x = 1,729.69 × 694.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.54x = 1,200,463.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,463.66/1,253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.66

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