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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.97, 1,549.99 and 686.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.97, 1,549.99 and 686.55 is: 1,030.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.97 : 1,549.99 = 686.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.97/1,549.99 = 686.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.97x = 1,549.99 × 686.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.97x = 1,064,145.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,145.63/1,032.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.18

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