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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.94, 1,852.26 and 687.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.94, 1,852.26 and 687.46 is: 1,031.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.94 : 1,852.26 = 687.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.94/1,852.26 = 687.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.94x = 1,852.26 × 687.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.94x = 1,273,354.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,354.66/1,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.94

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