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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.75, 1,464.36 and 688.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.75, 1,464.36 and 688.75 is: 949.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.75 : 1,464.36 = 688.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.75/1,464.36 = 688.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.75x = 1,464.36 × 688.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.75x = 1,008,577.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,577.95/1,061.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.92

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