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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.55, 1,731.28 and 695.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.55, 1,731.28 and 695.02 is: 959.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.55 : 1,731.28 = 695.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.55/1,731.28 = 695.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.55x = 1,731.28 × 695.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.55x = 1,203,274.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,274.23/1,254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.13

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