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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200, 1,800.54 and 687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200, 1,800.54 and 687 is: 1,030.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200 : 1,800.54 = 687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200/1,800.54 = 687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200x = 1,800.54 × 687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200x = 1,236,970.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,970.98/1,200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.81

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