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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.70, 1,676.35 and 687.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.70, 1,676.35 and 687.70 is: 1,029.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.70 : 1,676.35 = 687.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.70/1,676.35 = 687.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.70x = 1,676.35 × 687.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.70x = 1,152,825.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,825.90/1,119.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.58

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