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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.47, 2,070.84 and 687.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.47, 2,070.84 and 687.04 is: 1,029.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.47 : 2,070.84 = 687.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.47/2,070.84 = 687.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.47x = 2,070.84 × 687.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.47x = 1,422,744.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,744.74/1,382.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.13

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