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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.04, 1,560.76 and 688.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.04, 1,560.76 and 688.86 is: 950.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.04 : 1,560.76 = 688.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.04/1,560.76 = 688.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.04x = 1,560.76 × 688.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.04x = 1,075,145.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,145.13/1,131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.58

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