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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.66, 1,411.62 and 687.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.66, 1,411.62 and 687.67 is: 948.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.66 : 1,411.62 = 687.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.66/1,411.62 = 687.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.66x = 1,411.62 × 687.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.66x = 970,728.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,728.73/1,023.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.29

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