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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.51, 1,724.26 and 687.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.51, 1,724.26 and 687.42 is: 1,031.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.51 : 1,724.26 = 687.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.51/1,724.26 = 687.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.51x = 1,724.26 × 687.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.51x = 1,185,291.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,291.67/1,149.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.13

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