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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.68, 1,560.50 and 688.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.68, 1,560.50 and 688.68 is: 950.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.68 : 1,560.50 = 688.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.68/1,560.50 = 688.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.68x = 1,560.50 × 688.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.68x = 1,074,685.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,685.14/1,130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.48

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