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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.93, 1,737.30 and 691.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.93, 1,737.30 and 691.78 is: 954.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.93 : 1,737.30 = 691.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.93/1,737.30 = 691.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.93x = 1,737.30 × 691.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.93x = 1,201,829.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,829.39/1,258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.64

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