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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.08, 1,528.62 and 688.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.08, 1,528.62 and 688.28 is: 949.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.08 : 1,528.62 = 688.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.08/1,528.62 = 688.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.08x = 1,528.62 × 688.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.08x = 1,052,118.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,118.57/1,108.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.50

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