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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.44, 1,725.72 and 690.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.44, 1,725.72 and 690.94 is: 953.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.44 : 1,725.72 = 690.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.44/1,725.72 = 690.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.44x = 1,725.72 × 690.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.44x = 1,192,368.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,368.98/1,250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.56

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