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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.26, 1,966.08 and 694.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.26, 1,966.08 and 694.61 is: 1,040.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.26 : 1,966.08 = 694.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.26/1,966.08 = 694.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.26x = 1,966.08 × 694.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.26x = 1,365,658.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,658.83/1,312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.69

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