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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.06, 1,913.12 and 689.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.06, 1,913.12 and 689.37 is: 1,034.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.06 : 1,913.12 = 689.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.06/1,913.12 = 689.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.06x = 1,913.12 × 689.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.06x = 1,318,847.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,847.53/1,275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.34

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