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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.11, 1,899.20 and 688.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.11, 1,899.20 and 688.98 is: 1,033.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.11 : 1,899.20 = 688.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.11/1,899.20 = 688.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.11x = 1,899.20 × 688.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.11x = 1,308,510.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,510.82/1,266.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.49

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