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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.83, 1,726.06 and 691.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.83, 1,726.06 and 691.30 is: 953.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.83 : 1,726.06 = 691.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.83/1,726.06 = 691.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.83x = 1,726.06 × 691.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.83x = 1,193,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,225.28/1,250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.95

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