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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.94, 1,730.37 and 694.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.94, 1,730.37 and 694.38 is: 958.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.94 : 1,730.37 = 694.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.94/1,730.37 = 694.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.94x = 1,730.37 × 694.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.94x = 1,201,534.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,534.32/1,253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.21

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