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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.59, 1,915.60 and 691.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.59, 1,915.60 and 691.58 is: 1,037.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.59 : 1,915.60 = 691.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.59/1,915.60 = 691.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.59x = 1,915.60 × 691.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.59x = 1,324,790.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,790.65/1,276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.76

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