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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.45, 1,553.67 and 688.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.45, 1,553.67 and 688.95 is: 1,033.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.45 : 1,553.67 = 688.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.45/1,553.67 = 688.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.45x = 1,553.67 × 688.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.45x = 1,070,400.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,400.95/1,035.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.75

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