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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.93, 1,733.22 and 687.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.93, 1,733.22 and 687.47 is: 1,031.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.93 : 1,733.22 = 687.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.93/1,733.22 = 687.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.93x = 1,733.22 × 687.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.93x = 1,191,528.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,528.09/1,154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.69

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