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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.67, 1,528.42 and 688.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.67, 1,528.42 and 688.04 is: 949.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.67 : 1,528.42 = 688.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.67/1,528.42 = 688.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.67x = 1,528.42 × 688.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.67x = 1,051,614.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,614.10/1,107.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.39

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