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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.25, 1,726.56 and 688.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.25, 1,726.56 and 688.67 is: 1,032.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.25 : 1,726.56 = 688.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.25/1,726.56 = 688.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.25x = 1,726.56 × 688.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.25x = 1,189,021.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,021.44/1,151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.81

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