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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.39, 1,725.53 and 690.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.39, 1,725.53 and 690.90 is: 953.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.39 : 1,725.53 = 690.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.39/1,725.53 = 690.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.39x = 1,725.53 × 690.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.39x = 1,192,160.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,160.05/1,250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.43

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