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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.73, 1,723.45 and 687.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.73, 1,723.45 and 687.03 is: 1,030.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.73 : 1,723.45 = 687.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.73/1,723.45 = 687.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.73x = 1,723.45 × 687.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.73x = 1,184,061.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,061.85/1,148.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.76

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