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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.82, 1,960.60 and 690.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.82, 1,960.60 and 690.38 is: 1,035.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.82 : 1,960.60 = 690.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.82/1,960.60 = 690.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.82x = 1,960.60 × 690.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.82x = 1,353,559.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,559.03/1,306.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.77

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