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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.38, 1,912.79 and 690.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.38, 1,912.79 and 690.12 is: 1,034.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.38 : 1,912.79 = 690.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.38/1,912.79 = 690.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.38x = 1,912.79 × 690.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.38x = 1,320,041.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,041.62/1,276.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.21

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