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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.24, 1,726.32 and 690.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.24, 1,726.32 and 690.88 is: 1,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.24 : 1,726.32 = 690.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.24/1,726.32 = 690.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.24x = 1,726.32 × 690.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.24x = 1,192,679.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,679.96/1,154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.30

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