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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.96, 1,682.60 and 688.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.96, 1,682.60 and 688.88 is: 1,032.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.96 : 1,682.60 = 688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.96/1,682.60 = 688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.96x = 1,682.60 × 688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.96x = 1,159,109.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,109.49/1,122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.19

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