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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.30, 1,520.55 and 688.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.30, 1,520.55 and 688.90 is: 1,031.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.30 : 1,520.55 = 688.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.30/1,520.55 = 688.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.30x = 1,520.55 × 688.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.30x = 1,047,506.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,506.90/1,015.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.72

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