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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.05, 1,501.52 and 590.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.05, 1,501.52 and 590.69 is: 815.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.05 : 1,501.52 = 590.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.05/1,501.52 = 590.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.05x = 1,501.52 × 590.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.05x = 886,932.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,932.85/1,088.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.16

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