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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.75, 1,726.01 and 691.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.75, 1,726.01 and 691.24 is: 953.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.75 : 1,726.01 = 691.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.75/1,726.01 = 691.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.75x = 1,726.01 × 691.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.75x = 1,193,095.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,095.57/1,250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.90

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