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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.49, 1,731.21 and 687.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.49, 1,731.21 and 687.34 is: 948.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.49 : 1,731.21 = 687.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.49/1,731.21 = 687.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.49x = 1,731.21 × 687.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.49x = 1,189,929.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,929.88/1,254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.54

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