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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.39, 1,731.02 and 694.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.39, 1,731.02 and 694.97 is: 959.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.39 : 1,731.02 = 694.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.39/1,731.02 = 694.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.39x = 1,731.02 × 694.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.39x = 1,202,994.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,994.84/1,254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.03

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