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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.74, 1,898.61 and 689.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.74, 1,898.61 and 689.02 is: 1,033.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.74 : 1,898.61 = 689.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.74/1,898.61 = 689.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.74x = 1,898.61 × 689.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.74x = 1,308,180.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,180.26/1,265.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.53

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