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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.98, 1,726.22 and 691.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.98, 1,726.22 and 691.42 is: 954.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.98 : 1,726.22 = 691.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.98/1,726.22 = 691.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.98x = 1,726.22 × 691.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.98x = 1,193,530.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,530.94/1,250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.08

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