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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.09, 1,730.41 and 694.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.09, 1,730.41 and 694.54 is: 958.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.09 : 1,730.41 = 694.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.09/1,730.41 = 694.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.09x = 1,730.41 × 694.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.09x = 1,201,838.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,838.96/1,254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.34

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