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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.97, 1,727.71 and 692.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.97, 1,727.71 and 692.47 is: 955.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.97 : 1,727.71 = 692.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.97/1,727.71 = 692.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.97x = 1,727.71 × 692.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.97x = 1,196,387.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,387.34/1,251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.60

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