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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.38, 1,725.58 and 690.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.38, 1,725.58 and 690.93 is: 953.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.38 : 1,725.58 = 690.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.38/1,725.58 = 690.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.38x = 1,725.58 × 690.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.38x = 1,192,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,254.99/1,250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.51

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