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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.99, 1,731.90 and 695.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.99, 1,731.90 and 695.47 is: 959.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.99 : 1,731.90 = 695.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.99/1,731.90 = 695.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.99x = 1,731.90 × 695.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.99x = 1,204,483.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,483.72/1,254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.75

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