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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.41, 1,912.75 and 690.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.41, 1,912.75 and 690.94 is: 1,035.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.41 : 1,912.75 = 690.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.41/1,912.75 = 690.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.41x = 1,912.75 × 690.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.41x = 1,321,595.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,595.49/1,276.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.40

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