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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.36, 1,725.45 and 690.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.36, 1,725.45 and 690.83 is: 953.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.36 : 1,725.45 = 690.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.36/1,725.45 = 690.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.36x = 1,725.45 × 690.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.36x = 1,191,984.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,984.00/1,250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.32

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