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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.74, 1,726 and 691.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.74, 1,726 and 691.25 is: 953.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.74 : 1,726 = 691.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.74/1,726 = 691.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.74x = 1,726 × 691.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.74x = 1,193,097.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,097.50/1,250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.91

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