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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.30, 1,406.04 and 688.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.30, 1,406.04 and 688.15 is: 948.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.30 : 1,406.04 = 688.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.30/1,406.04 = 688.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.30x = 1,406.04 × 688.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.30x = 967,559.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,559.01/1,020.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.31

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