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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.61, 1,853.70 and 687.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.61, 1,853.70 and 687.66 is: 1,030.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.61 : 1,853.70 = 687.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.61/1,853.70 = 687.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.61x = 1,853.70 × 687.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.61x = 1,274,715.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,715.34/1,236.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.81

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