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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.25, 1,811.15 and 687.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.25, 1,811.15 and 687.50 is: 1,031.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.25 : 1,811.15 = 687.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.25/1,811.15 = 687.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.25x = 1,811.15 × 687.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.25x = 1,245,166.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,166.72/1,207.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.41

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