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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.17, 1,725.19 and 690.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.17, 1,725.19 and 690.62 is: 953.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.17 : 1,725.19 = 690.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.17/1,725.19 = 690.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.17x = 1,725.19 × 690.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.17x = 1,191,440.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,440.37/1,250.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.02

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