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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.92, 2,202.08 and 688.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.92, 2,202.08 and 688.72 is: 1,033.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.92 : 2,202.08 = 688.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.92/2,202.08 = 688.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.92x = 2,202.08 × 688.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.92x = 1,516,616.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,616.54/1,467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.17

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