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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.84, 1,960.92 and 691.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.84, 1,960.92 and 691.16 is: 1,035.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.84 : 1,960.92 = 691.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.84/1,960.92 = 691.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.84x = 1,960.92 × 691.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.84x = 1,355,314.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,314.42/1,308.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.51

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