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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.32, 1,959.48 and 690.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.32, 1,959.48 and 690.48 is: 1,035.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.32 : 1,959.48 = 690.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.32/1,959.48 = 690.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.32x = 1,959.48 × 690.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.32x = 1,352,981.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,981.75/1,306.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.72

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