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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.11, 1,911.58 and 689.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.11, 1,911.58 and 689.75 is: 1,034.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.11 : 1,911.58 = 689.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.11/1,911.58 = 689.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.11x = 1,911.58 × 689.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.11x = 1,318,499.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,499.30/1,275.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.03

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