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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.32, 1,730.91 and 694.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.32, 1,730.91 and 694.77 is: 958.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.32 : 1,730.91 = 694.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.32/1,730.91 = 694.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.32x = 1,730.91 × 694.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.32x = 1,202,584.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,584.34/1,254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.76

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