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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.60, 1,520.16 and 688.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.60, 1,520.16 and 688.88 is: 1,033.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.60 : 1,520.16 = 688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.60/1,520.16 = 688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.60x = 1,520.16 × 688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.60x = 1,047,207.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,207.82/1,013.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.16

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