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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.82, 1,560.68 and 688.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.82, 1,560.68 and 688.79 is: 950.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.82 : 1,560.68 = 688.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.82/1,560.68 = 688.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.82x = 1,560.68 × 688.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.82x = 1,074,969.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,969.53/1,130.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.61

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