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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.61, 1,727.23 and 692.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.61, 1,727.23 and 692.10 is: 955.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.61 : 1,727.23 = 692.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.61/1,727.23 = 692.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.61x = 1,727.23 × 692.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.61x = 1,195,415.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,415.88/1,251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.10

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