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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.92, 1,730.42 and 694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.92, 1,730.42 and 694.40 is: 958.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.92 : 1,730.42 = 694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.92/1,730.42 = 694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.92x = 1,730.42 × 694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.92x = 1,201,603.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,603.22/1,253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.28

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