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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.74, 1,518.50 and 687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.74, 1,518.50 and 687.12 is: 1,030.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.74 : 1,518.50 = 687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.74/1,518.50 = 687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.74x = 1,518.50 × 687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.74x = 1,043,391.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,391.72/1,012.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.27

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