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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.58, 1,727.19 and 692.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.58, 1,727.19 and 692.03 is: 955.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.58 : 1,727.19 = 692.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.58/1,727.19 = 692.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.58x = 1,727.19 × 692.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.58x = 1,195,267.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,267.30/1,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.01

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