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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.77, 1,731.71 and 695.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.77, 1,731.71 and 695.28 is: 959.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.77 : 1,731.71 = 695.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.77/1,731.71 = 695.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.77x = 1,731.71 × 695.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.77x = 1,204,025.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,025.07/1,254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.56

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