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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.38, 1,560.07 and 688.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.38, 1,560.07 and 688.26 is: 949.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.38 : 1,560.07 = 688.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.38/1,560.07 = 688.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.38x = 1,560.07 × 688.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.38x = 1,073,724.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,724.26/1,130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.88

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