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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.84, 1,469.51 and 687.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.84, 1,469.51 and 687.07 is: 947.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.84 : 1,469.51 = 687.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.84/1,469.51 = 687.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.84x = 1,469.51 × 687.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.84x = 1,009,648.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,648.89/1,065.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.28

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