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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.28, 1,730.88 and 694.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.28, 1,730.88 and 694.73 is: 958.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.28 : 1,730.88 = 694.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.28/1,730.88 = 694.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.28x = 1,730.88 × 694.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.28x = 1,202,494.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,494.26/1,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.71

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