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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.56, 1,854.52 and 688.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.56, 1,854.52 and 688.99 is: 1,032.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.56 : 1,854.52 = 688.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.56/1,854.52 = 688.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.56x = 1,854.52 × 688.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.56x = 1,277,745.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,745.73/1,237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.47

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