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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.51, 1,726.99 and 691.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.51, 1,726.99 and 691.97 is: 954.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.51 : 1,726.99 = 691.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.51/1,726.99 = 691.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.51x = 1,726.99 × 691.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.51x = 1,195,025.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,025.27/1,251.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.87

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