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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.65, 1,727.25 and 692.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.65, 1,727.25 and 692.14 is: 955.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.65 : 1,727.25 = 692.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.65/1,727.25 = 692.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.65x = 1,727.25 × 692.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.65x = 1,195,498.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,498.82/1,251.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.14

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