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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.83, 1,912.14 and 690.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.83, 1,912.14 and 690.83 is: 1,035.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.83 : 1,912.14 = 690.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.83/1,912.14 = 690.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.83x = 1,912.14 × 690.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.83x = 1,320,954.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,954.12/1,275.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.37

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