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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.31, 1,958.58 and 689.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.31, 1,958.58 and 689.36 is: 1,033.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.31 : 1,958.58 = 689.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.31/1,958.58 = 689.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.31x = 1,958.58 × 689.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.31x = 1,350,166.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,166.71/1,306.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.57

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