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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.56, 1,593.18 and 688.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.56, 1,593.18 and 688.96 is: 950.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.56 : 1,593.18 = 688.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.56/1,593.18 = 688.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.56x = 1,593.18 × 688.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.56x = 1,097,637.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,637.29/1,154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.70

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