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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.29, 1,730.83 and 694.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.29, 1,730.83 and 694.71 is: 958.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.29 : 1,730.83 = 694.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.29/1,730.83 = 694.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.29x = 1,730.83 × 694.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.29x = 1,202,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,429.66/1,254.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.66

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