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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.42, 1,430.70 and 687.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.42, 1,430.70 and 687.50 is: 948.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.42 : 1,430.70 = 687.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.42/1,430.70 = 687.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.42x = 1,430.70 × 687.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.42x = 983,606.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,606.25/1,037.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.13

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