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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.23, 1,726.68 and 691.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.23, 1,726.68 and 691.71 is: 954.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.23 : 1,726.68 = 691.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.23/1,726.68 = 691.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.23x = 1,726.68 × 691.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.23x = 1,194,359.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,359.66/1,251.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.55

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