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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.58, 1,724.43 and 690.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.58, 1,724.43 and 690.04 is: 952.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.58 : 1,724.43 = 690.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.58/1,724.43 = 690.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.58x = 1,724.43 × 690.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.58x = 1,189,925.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,925.68/1,249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.26

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