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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.72, 1,726.03 and 691.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.72, 1,726.03 and 691.26 is: 953.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.72 : 1,726.03 = 691.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.72/1,726.03 = 691.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.72x = 1,726.03 × 691.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.72x = 1,193,135.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,135.50/1,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.96

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