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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.65, 1,725.79 and 691.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.65, 1,725.79 and 691.12 is: 953.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.65 : 1,725.79 = 691.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.65/1,725.79 = 691.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.65x = 1,725.79 × 691.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.65x = 1,192,727.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,727.98/1,250.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.69

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