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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.82, 1,465.02 and 688.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.82, 1,465.02 and 688.83 is: 950.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.82 : 1,465.02 = 688.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.82/1,465.02 = 688.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.82x = 1,465.02 × 688.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.82x = 1,009,149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,149.73/1,061.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.40

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