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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.27, 1,725.47 and 690.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.27, 1,725.47 and 690.79 is: 953.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.27 : 1,725.47 = 690.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.27/1,725.47 = 690.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.27x = 1,725.47 × 690.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.27x = 1,191,937.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,937.42/1,250.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.34

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