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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.07, 1,560.96 and 688.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.07, 1,560.96 and 688.87 is: 950.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.07 : 1,560.96 = 688.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.07/1,560.96 = 688.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.07x = 1,560.96 × 688.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.07x = 1,075,298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,298.52/1,131.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.69

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