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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.16, 1,726.56 and 691.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.16, 1,726.56 and 691.54 is: 954.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.16 : 1,726.56 = 691.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.16/1,726.56 = 691.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.16x = 1,726.56 × 691.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.16x = 1,193,985.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,985.30/1,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.30

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