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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.10, 1,727.79 and 692.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.10, 1,727.79 and 692.48 is: 955.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.10 : 1,727.79 = 692.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.10/1,727.79 = 692.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.10x = 1,727.79 × 692.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.10x = 1,196,451.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,451.38/1,252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.56

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