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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.75, 1,463.49 and 688.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.75, 1,463.49 and 688.02 is: 949.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.75 : 1,463.49 = 688.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.75/1,463.49 = 688.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.75x = 1,463.49 × 688.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.75x = 1,006,910.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,910.39/1,060.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.24

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