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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.36, 1,726.82 and 691.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.36, 1,726.82 and 691.82 is: 954.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.36 : 1,726.82 = 691.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.36/1,726.82 = 691.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.36x = 1,726.82 × 691.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.36x = 1,194,648.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,648.61/1,251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.68

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