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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.30, 1,722.69 and 689.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.30, 1,722.69 and 689.40 is: 1,031.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.30 : 1,722.69 = 689.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.30/1,722.69 = 689.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.30x = 1,722.69 × 689.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.30x = 1,187,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,622.49/1,151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.55

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