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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.29, 1,730.93 and 694.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.29, 1,730.93 and 694.78 is: 958.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.29 : 1,730.93 = 694.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.29/1,730.93 = 694.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.29x = 1,730.93 × 694.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.29x = 1,202,615.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,615.55/1,254.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.80

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