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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.67, 1,725.99 and 691.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.67, 1,725.99 and 691.14 is: 953.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.67 : 1,725.99 = 691.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.67/1,725.99 = 691.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.67x = 1,725.99 × 691.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.67x = 1,192,900.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,900.73/1,250.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.81

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