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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.29, 1,730.76 and 694.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.29, 1,730.76 and 694.68 is: 958.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.29 : 1,730.76 = 694.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.29/1,730.76 = 694.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.29x = 1,730.76 × 694.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.29x = 1,202,324.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,324.36/1,254.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.57

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