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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.72, 1,515.78 and 687.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.72, 1,515.78 and 687.72 is: 1,030.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.72 : 1,515.78 = 687.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.72/1,515.78 = 687.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.72x = 1,515.78 × 687.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.72x = 1,042,432.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,432.22/1,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.36

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