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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.76, 1,528.10 and 687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.76, 1,528.10 and 687.96 is: 949.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.76 : 1,528.10 = 687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.76/1,528.10 = 687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.76x = 1,528.10 × 687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.76x = 1,051,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,271.68/1,107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.01

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