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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.28, 1,725.36 and 698.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.28, 1,725.36 and 698.28 is: 963.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.28 : 1,725.36 = 698.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.28/1,725.36 = 698.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.28x = 1,725.36 × 698.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.28x = 1,204,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,784.38/1,250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.61

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