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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.86, 1,617.24 and 687.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.86, 1,617.24 and 687.64 is: 1,030.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.86 : 1,617.24 = 687.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.86/1,617.24 = 687.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.86x = 1,617.24 × 687.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.86x = 1,112,078.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,078.91/1,078.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.79

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