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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.49, 1,725.66 and 691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.49, 1,725.66 and 691 is: 953.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.49 : 1,725.66 = 691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.49/1,725.66 = 691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.49x = 1,725.66 × 691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.49x = 1,192,431.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,431.06/1,250.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.57

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