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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.06, 1,726.38 and 691.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.06, 1,726.38 and 691.44 is: 954.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.06 : 1,726.38 = 691.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.06/1,726.38 = 691.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.06x = 1,726.38 × 691.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.06x = 1,193,688.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,688.19/1,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.14

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