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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.97, 1,724.96 and 690.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.97, 1,724.96 and 690.45 is: 952.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.97 : 1,724.96 = 690.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.97/1,724.96 = 690.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.97x = 1,724.96 × 690.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.97x = 1,190,995.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,995.18/1,249.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.82

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