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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.26, 1,553.13 and 688.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.26, 1,553.13 and 688.34 is: 1,029.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.26 : 1,553.13 = 688.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.26/1,553.13 = 688.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.26x = 1,553.13 × 688.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.26x = 1,069,073.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,073.74/1,038.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.68

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