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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.74, 1,517 and 686.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.74, 1,517 and 686.12 is: 1,028.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.74 : 1,517 = 686.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.74/1,517 = 686.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.74x = 1,517 × 686.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.74x = 1,040,844.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,844.04/1,011.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.77

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