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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.51, 1,726.91 and 690.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.51, 1,726.91 and 690.07 is: 1,033.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.51 : 1,726.91 = 690.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.51/1,726.91 = 690.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.51x = 1,726.91 × 690.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.51x = 1,191,681.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,681.02/1,152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.99

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