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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.06, 1,602.06 and 688.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.06, 1,602.06 and 688.70 is: 950.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.06 : 1,602.06 = 688.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.06/1,602.06 = 688.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.06x = 1,602.06 × 688.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.06x = 1,103,338.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,338.72/1,161.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.29

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