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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.03, 1,463.73 and 688.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.03, 1,463.73 and 688.07 is: 949.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.03 : 1,463.73 = 688.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.03/1,463.73 = 688.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.03x = 1,463.73 × 688.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.03x = 1,007,148.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,148.70/1,061.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.22

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