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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.78, 1,730.19 and 694.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.78, 1,730.19 and 694.23 is: 958.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.78 : 1,730.19 = 694.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.78/1,730.19 = 694.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.78x = 1,730.19 × 694.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.78x = 1,201,149.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,149.80/1,253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.02

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