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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.28, 1,955.34 and 687.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.28, 1,955.34 and 687.64 is: 1,030.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.28 : 1,955.34 = 687.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.28/1,955.34 = 687.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.28x = 1,955.34 × 687.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.28x = 1,344,570.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,570.00/1,304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.89

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