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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.60, 1,517.82 and 688.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.60, 1,517.82 and 688.06 is: 1,031.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.60 : 1,517.82 = 688.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.60/1,517.82 = 688.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.60x = 1,517.82 × 688.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.60x = 1,044,351.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,351.23/1,012.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.36

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