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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.96, 1,529.12 and 688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.96, 1,529.12 and 688.20 is: 949.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.96 : 1,529.12 = 688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.96/1,529.12 = 688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.96x = 1,529.12 × 688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.96x = 1,052,340.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,340.38/1,107.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.80

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