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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.83, 1,724.77 and 690.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.83, 1,724.77 and 690.33 is: 952.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.83 : 1,724.77 = 690.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.83/1,724.77 = 690.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.83x = 1,724.77 × 690.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.83x = 1,190,650.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,650.12/1,249.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.65

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