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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.47, 1,735.32 and 690.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.47, 1,735.32 and 690.31 is: 952.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.47 : 1,735.32 = 690.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.47/1,735.32 = 690.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.47x = 1,735.32 × 690.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.47x = 1,197,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,897.92/1,257.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.62

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