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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.84, 1,731.59 and 695.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.84, 1,731.59 and 695.25 is: 959.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.84 : 1,731.59 = 695.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.84/1,731.59 = 695.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.84x = 1,731.59 × 695.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.84x = 1,203,893.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,893.57/1,254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.40

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