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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.43, 1,725.59 and 690.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.43, 1,725.59 and 690.89 is: 953.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.43 : 1,725.59 = 690.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.43/1,725.59 = 690.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.43x = 1,725.59 × 690.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.43x = 1,192,180.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,180.79/1,250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.42

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