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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254, 1,730.48 and 694.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254, 1,730.48 and 694.45 is: 958.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254 : 1,730.48 = 694.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254/1,730.48 = 694.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254x = 1,730.48 × 694.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254x = 1,201,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,731.84/1,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.32

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