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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.18, 1,615.90 and 688.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.18, 1,615.90 and 688.04 is: 1,031.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.18 : 1,615.90 = 688.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.18/1,615.90 = 688.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.18x = 1,615.90 × 688.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.18x = 1,111,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,803.84/1,078.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.19

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