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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.97, 1,731.96 and 695.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.97, 1,731.96 and 695.49 is: 959.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.97 : 1,731.96 = 695.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.97/1,731.96 = 695.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.97x = 1,731.96 × 695.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.97x = 1,204,552.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,552.41/1,254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.83

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