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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.01, 1,727.72 and 684.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.01, 1,727.72 and 684.83 is: 945.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.01 : 1,727.72 = 684.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.01/1,727.72 = 684.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.01x = 1,727.72 × 684.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.01x = 1,183,197.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,197.95/1,252.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.04

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