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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.91, 1,958.51 and 689.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.91, 1,958.51 and 689.03 is: 1,034.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.91 : 1,958.51 = 689.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.91/1,958.51 = 689.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.91x = 1,958.51 × 689.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.91x = 1,349,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,471.42/1,304.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.15

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