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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.56, 1,681.28 and 688.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.56, 1,681.28 and 688.96 is: 1,031.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.56 : 1,681.28 = 688.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.56/1,681.28 = 688.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.56x = 1,681.28 × 688.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.56x = 1,158,334.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,334.67/1,122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.87

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