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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.85, 1,910.68 and 689.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.85, 1,910.68 and 689.83 is: 1,033.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.85 : 1,910.68 = 689.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.85/1,910.68 = 689.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.85x = 1,910.68 × 689.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.85x = 1,318,044.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,044.38/1,274.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.88

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