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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.55, 1,731.35 and 695.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.55, 1,731.35 and 695.08 is: 959.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.55 : 1,731.35 = 695.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.55/1,731.35 = 695.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.55x = 1,731.35 × 695.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.55x = 1,203,426.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,426.76/1,254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.25

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