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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.90, 1,552.94 and 688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.90, 1,552.94 and 688 is: 1,032.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.90 : 1,552.94 = 688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.90/1,552.94 = 688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.90x = 1,552.94 × 688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.90x = 1,068,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,422.72/1,034.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.39

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