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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.02, 1,465.08 and 688.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.02, 1,465.08 and 688.97 is: 950.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.02 : 1,465.08 = 688.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.02/1,465.08 = 688.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.02x = 1,465.08 × 688.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.02x = 1,009,396.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,396.17/1,062.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.45

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