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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.86, 1,955.43 and 687.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.86, 1,955.43 and 687.00 is: 1,031.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.86 : 1,955.43 = 687.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.86/1,955.43 = 687.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.86x = 1,955.43 × 687.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.86x = 1,343,387.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,387.74/1,302.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.10

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