Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250, 1,725 and 698
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,250, 1,725 and 698 is: 963.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,250 : 1,725 = 698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,250/1,725 = 698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,250x = 1,725 × 698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,250x = 1,204,050 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,204,050/1,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 963.24
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