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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.51, 1,527.39 and 687.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.51, 1,527.39 and 687.29 is: 948.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.51 : 1,527.39 = 687.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.51/1,527.39 = 687.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.51x = 1,527.39 × 687.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.51x = 1,049,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,752.24/1,106.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.71

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