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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.56, 1,431.36 and 688.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.56, 1,431.36 and 688.48 is: 949.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.56 : 1,431.36 = 688.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.56/1,431.36 = 688.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.56x = 1,431.36 × 688.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.56x = 985,462.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,462.73/1,037.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.79

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