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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.06, 1,727.94 and 692.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.06, 1,727.94 and 692.55 is: 955.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.06 : 1,727.94 = 692.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.06/1,727.94 = 692.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.06x = 1,727.94 × 692.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.06x = 1,196,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,681.38/1,252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.77

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