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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.52, 1,575.80 and 687.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.52, 1,575.80 and 687.61 is: 1,031.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.52 : 1,575.80 = 687.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.52/1,575.80 = 687.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.52x = 1,575.80 × 687.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.52x = 1,083,535.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,535.84/1,050.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.43

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