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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.34, 1,958.14 and 689.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.34, 1,958.14 and 689.42 is: 1,033.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.34 : 1,958.14 = 689.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.34/1,958.14 = 689.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.34x = 1,958.14 × 689.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.34x = 1,349,986.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,986.64/1,306.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.41

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