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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.53, 1,731.01 and 694.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.53, 1,731.01 and 694.97 is: 958.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.53 : 1,731.01 = 694.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.53/1,731.01 = 694.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.53x = 1,731.01 × 694.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.53x = 1,203,007.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,007.16/1,254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.93

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