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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.52, 1,725.84 and 691.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.52, 1,725.84 and 691.11 is: 953.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.52 : 1,725.84 = 691.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.52/1,725.84 = 691.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.52x = 1,725.84 × 691.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.52x = 1,192,745.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,745.28/1,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.80

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