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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.83, 2,017.80 and 687.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.83, 2,017.80 and 687.92 is: 1,031.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.83 : 2,017.80 = 687.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.83/2,017.80 = 687.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.83x = 2,017.80 × 687.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.83x = 1,388,074.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,074.89/1,345.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.39

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