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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.55, 1,725.81 and 691.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.55, 1,725.81 and 691.08 is: 953.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.55 : 1,725.81 = 691.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.55/1,725.81 = 691.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.55x = 1,725.81 × 691.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.55x = 1,192,672.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,672.77/1,250.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.72

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