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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.87, 1,686.14 and 692.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.87, 1,686.14 and 692.76 is: 1,040.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.87 : 1,686.14 = 692.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.87/1,686.14 = 692.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.87x = 1,686.14 × 692.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.87x = 1,168,086.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,086.88/1,122.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.27

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