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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.09, 2,200.89 and 687.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.09, 2,200.89 and 687.70 is: 1,030.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.09 : 2,200.89 = 687.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.09/2,200.89 = 687.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.09x = 2,200.89 × 687.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.09x = 1,513,552.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,552.05/1,468.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.97

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