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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.60, 1,552.43 and 688.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.60, 1,552.43 and 688.18 is: 1,032.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.60 : 1,552.43 = 688.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.60/1,552.43 = 688.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.60x = 1,552.43 × 688.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.60x = 1,068,340.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,340.07/1,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.61

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