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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.60, 1,725.89 and 688.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.60, 1,725.89 and 688.51 is: 1,032.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.60 : 1,725.89 = 688.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.60/1,725.89 = 688.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.60x = 1,725.89 × 688.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.60x = 1,188,282.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,282.17/1,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.75

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