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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.65, 1,723.06 and 689.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.65, 1,723.06 and 689.11 is: 950.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.65 : 1,723.06 = 689.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.65/1,723.06 = 689.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.65x = 1,723.06 × 689.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.65x = 1,187,377.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,377.88/1,248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.93

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