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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.36, 1,576.92 and 688.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.36, 1,576.92 and 688.32 is: 1,030.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.36 : 1,576.92 = 688.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.36/1,576.92 = 688.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.36x = 1,576.92 × 688.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.36x = 1,085,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,425.57/1,053.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.44

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