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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.70, 1,725.94 and 691.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.70, 1,725.94 and 691.17 is: 953.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.70 : 1,725.94 = 691.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.70/1,725.94 = 691.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.70x = 1,725.94 × 691.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.70x = 1,192,917.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,917.95/1,250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.80

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