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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.90, 1,852.38 and 687.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.90, 1,852.38 and 687.72 is: 1,029.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.90 : 1,852.38 = 687.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.90/1,852.38 = 687.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.90x = 1,852.38 × 687.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.90x = 1,273,918.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,918.77/1,236.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.93

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