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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.98, 1,955.00 and 687.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.98, 1,955.00 and 687.22 is: 1,031.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.98 : 1,955.00 = 687.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.98/1,955.00 = 687.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.98x = 1,955.00 × 687.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.98x = 1,343,511.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,511.93/1,302.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.11

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