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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.52, 1,731.38 and 695.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.52, 1,731.38 and 695.18 is: 959.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.52 : 1,731.38 = 695.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.52/1,731.38 = 695.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.52x = 1,731.38 × 695.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.52x = 1,203,621.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,621.60/1,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.43

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