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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.76, 1,726.10 and 691.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.76, 1,726.10 and 691.30 is: 954.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.76 : 1,726.10 = 691.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.76/1,726.10 = 691.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.76x = 1,726.10 × 691.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.76x = 1,193,252.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,252.93/1,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.02

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