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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.13, 1,501.62 and 590.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.13, 1,501.62 and 590.77 is: 815.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.13 : 1,501.62 = 590.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.13/1,501.62 = 590.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.13x = 1,501.62 × 590.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.13x = 887,112.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,112.05/1,088.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.26

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