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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.07, 1,822.30 and 688.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.07, 1,822.30 and 688.37 is: 1,032.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.07 : 1,822.30 = 688.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.07/1,822.30 = 688.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.07x = 1,822.30 × 688.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.07x = 1,254,405.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,405.82/1,215.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.38

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