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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.48, 1,731.25 and 695.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.48, 1,731.25 and 695.06 is: 959.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.48 : 1,731.25 = 695.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.48/1,731.25 = 695.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.48x = 1,731.25 × 695.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.48x = 1,203,322.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,322.63/1,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.22

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