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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.34, 1,730.89 and 694.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.34, 1,730.89 and 694.76 is: 958.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.34 : 1,730.89 = 694.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.34/1,730.89 = 694.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.34x = 1,730.89 × 694.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.34x = 1,202,551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,551.18/1,254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.72

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