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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.95, 1,528.96 and 688.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.95, 1,528.96 and 688.28 is: 949.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.95 : 1,528.96 = 688.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.95/1,528.96 = 688.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.95x = 1,528.96 × 688.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.95x = 1,052,349.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,349.15/1,107.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.82

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