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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.74, 1,725.98 and 691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.74, 1,725.98 and 691.20 is: 953.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.74 : 1,725.98 = 691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.74/1,725.98 = 691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.74x = 1,725.98 × 691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.74x = 1,192,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,997.38/1,250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.83

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