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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.98, 1,730.57 and 694.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.98, 1,730.57 and 694.47 is: 958.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.98 : 1,730.57 = 694.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.98/1,730.57 = 694.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.98x = 1,730.57 × 694.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.98x = 1,201,831.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,831.97/1,253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.41

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