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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.99, 1,730.57 and 694.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.99, 1,730.57 and 694.52 is: 958.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.99 : 1,730.57 = 694.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.99/1,730.57 = 694.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.99x = 1,730.57 × 694.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.99x = 1,201,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,921.54/1,253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.48

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