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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.13, 1,730.66 and 694.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.13, 1,730.66 and 694.60 is: 958.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.13 : 1,730.66 = 694.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.13/1,730.66 = 694.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.13x = 1,730.66 × 694.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.13x = 1,202,116.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,116.44/1,254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.53

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