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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.66, 1,723.13 and 689.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.66, 1,723.13 and 689.10 is: 950.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.66 : 1,723.13 = 689.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.66/1,723.13 = 689.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.66x = 1,723.13 × 689.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.66x = 1,187,410.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,410.61/1,248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.95

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