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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.52, 1,913.80 and 689.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.52, 1,913.80 and 689.84 is: 1,035.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.52 : 1,913.80 = 689.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.52/1,913.80 = 689.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.52x = 1,913.80 × 689.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.52x = 1,320,215.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,215.79/1,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.04

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