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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.64, 1,731.39 and 695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.64, 1,731.39 and 695.12 is: 959.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.64 : 1,731.39 = 695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.64/1,731.39 = 695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.64x = 1,731.39 × 695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.64x = 1,203,523.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,523.82/1,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.26

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