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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.51, 1,862.09 and 687.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.51, 1,862.09 and 687.24 is: 1,030.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.51 : 1,862.09 = 687.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.51/1,862.09 = 687.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.51x = 1,862.09 × 687.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.51x = 1,279,702.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,702.73/1,241.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.76

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