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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.15, 1,955.01 and 687.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.15, 1,955.01 and 687.14 is: 1,030.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.15 : 1,955.01 = 687.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.15/1,955.01 = 687.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.15x = 1,955.01 × 687.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.15x = 1,343,365.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,365.57/1,303.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.86

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