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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.61, 1,729.92 and 694.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.61, 1,729.92 and 694.07 is: 957.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.61 : 1,729.92 = 694.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.61/1,729.92 = 694.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.61x = 1,729.92 × 694.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.61x = 1,200,680.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,680.81/1,253.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.78

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