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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.82, 2,202.02 and 688.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.82, 2,202.02 and 688.44 is: 1,032.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.82 : 2,202.02 = 688.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.82/2,202.02 = 688.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.82x = 2,202.02 × 688.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.82x = 1,515,958.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,958.65/1,468.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.09

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