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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.64, 1,687.50 and 1,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.64, 1,687.50 and 1,107 is: 1,526.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.64 : 1,687.50 = 1,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.64/1,687.50 = 1,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.64x = 1,687.50 × 1,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.64x = 1,868,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,062.50/1,223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.64

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