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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.91, 1,853.04 and 687.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.91, 1,853.04 and 687.02 is: 1,030.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.91 : 1,853.04 = 687.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.91/1,853.04 = 687.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.91x = 1,853.04 × 687.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.91x = 1,273,068.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,068.85/1,234.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.90

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