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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.02, 2,181.14 and 687.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.02, 2,181.14 and 687.06 is: 1,029.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.02 : 2,181.14 = 687.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.02/2,181.14 = 687.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.02x = 2,181.14 × 687.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.02x = 1,498,574.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,574.05/1,456.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.23

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