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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.99, 1,727.66 and 692.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.99, 1,727.66 and 692.43 is: 955.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.99 : 1,727.66 = 692.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.99/1,727.66 = 692.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.99x = 1,727.66 × 692.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.99x = 1,196,280.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,280.15/1,251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.50

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