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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.89, 1,730.28 and 694.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.89, 1,730.28 and 694.29 is: 958.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.89 : 1,730.28 = 694.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.89/1,730.28 = 694.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.89x = 1,730.28 × 694.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.89x = 1,201,316.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,316.10/1,253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.07

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