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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.21, 1,915.03 and 691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.21, 1,915.03 and 691.20 is: 1,037.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.21 : 1,915.03 = 691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.21/1,915.03 = 691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.21x = 1,915.03 × 691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.21x = 1,323,665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,665.71/1,276.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.19

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