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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.52, 2,185.04 and 687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.52, 2,185.04 and 687 is: 1,030.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.52 : 2,185.04 = 687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.52/2,185.04 = 687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.52x = 2,185.04 × 687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.52x = 1,501,122.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,122.48/1,456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.62

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