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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.59, 1,725.76 and 691.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.59, 1,725.76 and 691.03 is: 953.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.59 : 1,725.76 = 691.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.59/1,725.76 = 691.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.59x = 1,725.76 × 691.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.59x = 1,192,551.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,551.93/1,250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.59

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