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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.83, 1,731.51 and 695.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.83, 1,731.51 and 695.23 is: 959.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.83 : 1,731.51 = 695.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.83/1,731.51 = 695.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.83x = 1,731.51 × 695.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.83x = 1,203,789.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,789.04/1,254.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.32

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