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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.56, 1,731.32 and 695.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.56, 1,731.32 and 695.07 is: 959.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.56 : 1,731.32 = 695.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.56/1,731.32 = 695.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.56x = 1,731.32 × 695.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.56x = 1,203,385.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,385.12/1,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.21

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