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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.33, 1,726.83 and 691.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.33, 1,726.83 and 691.79 is: 954.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.33 : 1,726.83 = 691.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.33/1,726.83 = 691.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.33x = 1,726.83 × 691.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.33x = 1,194,599.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,599.08/1,251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.66

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