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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.26, 1,730.77 and 694.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.26, 1,730.77 and 694.72 is: 958.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.26 : 1,730.77 = 694.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.26/1,730.77 = 694.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.26x = 1,730.77 × 694.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.26x = 1,202,400.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,400.53/1,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.65

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