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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.46, 1,464.51 and 688.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.46, 1,464.51 and 688.44 is: 949.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.46 : 1,464.51 = 688.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.46/1,464.51 = 688.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.46x = 1,464.51 × 688.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.46x = 1,008,227.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,227.26/1,061.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.85

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