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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.80, 1,731.60 and 695.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.80, 1,731.60 and 695.30 is: 959.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.80 : 1,731.60 = 695.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.80/1,731.60 = 695.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.80x = 1,731.60 × 695.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.80x = 1,203,981.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,981.48/1,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.50

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