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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.08, 1,501.68 and 622.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.08, 1,501.68 and 622.48 is: 859.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.08 : 1,501.68 = 622.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.08/1,501.68 = 622.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.08x = 1,501.68 × 622.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.08x = 934,765.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,765.77/1,088.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.10

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