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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.10, 1,559.76 and 688.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.10, 1,559.76 and 688.15 is: 949.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.10 : 1,559.76 = 688.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.10/1,559.76 = 688.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.10x = 1,559.76 × 688.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.10x = 1,073,339.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,339.44/1,130.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.77

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