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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.10, 1,572.60 and 686.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.10, 1,572.60 and 686.60 is: 1,027.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.10 : 1,572.60 = 686.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.10/1,572.60 = 686.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.10x = 1,572.60 × 686.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.10x = 1,079,747.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,747.16/1,051.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.25

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