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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.96, 1,462.14 and 687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.96, 1,462.14 and 687 is: 947.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.96 : 1,462.14 = 687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.96/1,462.14 = 687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.96x = 1,462.14 × 687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.96x = 1,004,490.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,490.18/1,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.67

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