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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.04, 1,630.98 and 575.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.04, 1,630.98 and 575.04 is: 861.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.04 : 1,630.98 = 575.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.04/1,630.98 = 575.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.04x = 1,630.98 × 575.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.04x = 937,878.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,878.74/1,088.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.99

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