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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.38, 1,725.22 and 688.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.38, 1,725.22 and 688.94 is: 1,032.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.38 : 1,725.22 = 688.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.38/1,725.22 = 688.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.38x = 1,725.22 × 688.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.38x = 1,188,573.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,573.71/1,151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.30

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