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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.23, 1,406.67 and 688.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.23, 1,406.67 and 688.38 is: 950.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.23 : 1,406.67 = 688.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.23/1,406.67 = 688.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.23x = 1,406.67 × 688.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.23x = 968,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,323.49/1,019.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.05

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