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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.11, 1,801.68 and 687.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.11, 1,801.68 and 687.75 is: 1,031.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.11 : 1,801.68 = 687.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.11/1,801.68 = 687.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.11x = 1,801.68 × 687.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.11x = 1,239,105.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,105.42/1,201.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.63

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