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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.08, 1,726.41 and 691.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.08, 1,726.41 and 691.54 is: 954.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.08 : 1,726.41 = 691.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.08/1,726.41 = 691.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.08x = 1,726.41 × 691.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.08x = 1,193,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,881.57/1,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.28

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