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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.50, 1,802.82 and 688.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.50, 1,802.82 and 688.50 is: 1,033.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.50 : 1,802.82 = 688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.50/1,802.82 = 688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.50x = 1,802.82 × 688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.50x = 1,241,241.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,241.57/1,201.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.08

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