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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.45, 1,725.86 and 688.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.45, 1,725.86 and 688.75 is: 1,033.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.45 : 1,725.86 = 688.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.45/1,725.86 = 688.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.45x = 1,725.86 × 688.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.45x = 1,188,686.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,686.08/1,150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.24

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