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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.21, 1,727.23 and 689.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.21, 1,727.23 and 689.31 is: 1,034.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.21 : 1,727.23 = 689.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.21/1,727.23 = 689.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.21x = 1,727.23 × 689.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.21x = 1,190,592.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,592.59/1,151.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.21

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