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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.94, 1,731.85 and 695.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.94, 1,731.85 and 695.41 is: 959.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.94 : 1,731.85 = 695.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.94/1,731.85 = 695.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.94x = 1,731.85 × 695.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.94x = 1,204,339.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,339.74/1,254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.68

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