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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.73, 1,727.38 and 692.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.73, 1,727.38 and 692.30 is: 955.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.73 : 1,727.38 = 692.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.73/1,727.38 = 692.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.73x = 1,727.38 × 692.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.73x = 1,195,854.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,854.81/1,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.36

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