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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.42, 1,404.52 and 687.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.42, 1,404.52 and 687.56 is: 949.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.42 : 1,404.52 = 687.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.42/1,404.52 = 687.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.42x = 1,404.52 × 687.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.42x = 965,691.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,691.77/1,017.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.16

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