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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.97, 1,730.23 and 694.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.97, 1,730.23 and 694.41 is: 958.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.97 : 1,730.23 = 694.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.97/1,730.23 = 694.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.97x = 1,730.23 × 694.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.97x = 1,201,494.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,494.43/1,253.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.15

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