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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.93, 1,730.46 and 694.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.93, 1,730.46 and 694.43 is: 958.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.93 : 1,730.46 = 694.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.93/1,730.46 = 694.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.93x = 1,730.46 × 694.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.93x = 1,201,674.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,674.69/1,253.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.33

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