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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.64, 1,407.08 and 687.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.64, 1,407.08 and 687.56 is: 948.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.64 : 1,407.08 = 687.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.64/1,407.08 = 687.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.64x = 1,407.08 × 687.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.64x = 967,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,451.92/1,019.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.82

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