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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.94, 1,465.80 and 688.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.94, 1,465.80 and 688.96 is: 950.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.94 : 1,465.80 = 688.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.94/1,465.80 = 688.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.94x = 1,465.80 × 688.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.94x = 1,009,868.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,868.57/1,061.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.96

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