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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.78, 2,187.48 and 688.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.78, 2,187.48 and 688.28 is: 1,032.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.78 : 2,187.48 = 688.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.78/2,187.48 = 688.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.78x = 2,187.48 × 688.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.78x = 1,505,598.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,598.73/1,457.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.80

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