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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.20, 1,462.68 and 687.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.20, 1,462.68 and 687.03 is: 1,029.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.20 : 1,462.68 = 687.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.20/1,462.68 = 687.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.20x = 1,462.68 × 687.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.20x = 1,004,905.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,905.04/976.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.40

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