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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.98, 1,560.72 and 688.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.98, 1,560.72 and 688.72 is: 950.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.98 : 1,560.72 = 688.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.98/1,560.72 = 688.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.98x = 1,560.72 × 688.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.98x = 1,074,899.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,899.08/1,130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.41

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