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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.06, 1,615.50 and 688.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.06, 1,615.50 and 688.05 is: 1,030.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.06 : 1,615.50 = 688.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.06/1,615.50 = 688.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.06x = 1,615.50 × 688.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.06x = 1,111,544.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,544.78/1,079.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.11

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