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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.02, 1,957.68 and 689.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.02, 1,957.68 and 689.34 is: 1,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.02 : 1,957.68 = 689.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.02/1,957.68 = 689.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.02x = 1,957.68 × 689.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.02x = 1,349,507.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,507.13/1,306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.30

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