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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.85, 1,726.13 and 691.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.85, 1,726.13 and 691.29 is: 953.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.85 : 1,726.13 = 691.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.85/1,726.13 = 691.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.85x = 1,726.13 × 691.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.85x = 1,193,246.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,246.05/1,250.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.95

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