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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.06, 1,730.64 and 694.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.06, 1,730.64 and 694.53 is: 958.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.06 : 1,730.64 = 694.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.06/1,730.64 = 694.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.06x = 1,730.64 × 694.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.06x = 1,201,981.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,981.40/1,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.47

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