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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.11, 1,727.94 and 692.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.11, 1,727.94 and 692.57 is: 955.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.11 : 1,727.94 = 692.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.11/1,727.94 = 692.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.11x = 1,727.94 × 692.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.11x = 1,196,716.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,716.84/1,252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.76

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