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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.76, 1,724.72 and 690.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.76, 1,724.72 and 690.30 is: 952.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.76 : 1,724.72 = 690.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.76/1,724.72 = 690.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.76x = 1,724.72 × 690.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.76x = 1,190,570.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,570.76/1,249.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.64

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