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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.06, 1,725.09 and 698.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.06, 1,725.09 and 698.06 is: 963.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.06 : 1,725.09 = 698.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.06/1,725.09 = 698.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.06x = 1,725.09 × 698.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.06x = 1,204,218.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,218.02/1,250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.33

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