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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.30, 1,853.85 and 687.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.30, 1,853.85 and 687.90 is: 1,031.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.30 : 1,853.85 = 687.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.30/1,853.85 = 687.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.30x = 1,853.85 × 687.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.30x = 1,275,263.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,263.42/1,236.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.52

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