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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.08, 1,592.68 and 688.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.08, 1,592.68 and 688.24 is: 949.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.08 : 1,592.68 = 688.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.08/1,592.68 = 688.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.08x = 1,592.68 × 688.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.08x = 1,096,146.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,146.08/1,154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.80

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