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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.18, 1,407.62 and 688.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.18, 1,407.62 and 688.97 is: 951.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.18 : 1,407.62 = 688.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.18/1,407.62 = 688.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.18x = 1,407.62 × 688.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.18x = 969,804.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,804.51/1,019.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.55

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