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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.82, 1,726.17 and 691.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.82, 1,726.17 and 691.38 is: 954.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.82 : 1,726.17 = 691.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.82/1,726.17 = 691.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.82x = 1,726.17 × 691.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.82x = 1,193,439.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,439.41/1,250.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.13

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