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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.76, 1,730.13 and 694.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.76, 1,730.13 and 694.26 is: 958.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.76 : 1,730.13 = 694.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.76/1,730.13 = 694.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.76x = 1,730.13 × 694.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.76x = 1,201,160.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,160.05/1,253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.05

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