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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.81, 1,810.23 and 688.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.81, 1,810.23 and 688.26 is: 1,031.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.81 : 1,810.23 = 688.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.81/1,810.23 = 688.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.81x = 1,810.23 × 688.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.81x = 1,245,908.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,908.90/1,207.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.54

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