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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.11, 1,810.96 and 687.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.11, 1,810.96 and 687.03 is: 1,029.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.11 : 1,810.96 = 687.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.11/1,810.96 = 687.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.11x = 1,810.96 × 687.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.11x = 1,244,180.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,180.41/1,208.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.86

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