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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.35, 1,529.81 and 688.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.35, 1,529.81 and 688.46 is: 950.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.35 : 1,529.81 = 688.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.35/1,529.81 = 688.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.35x = 1,529.81 × 688.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.35x = 1,053,201.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,201.90/1,108.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.24

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