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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.14, 1,501.66 and 622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.14, 1,501.66 and 622.40 is: 858.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.14 : 1,501.66 = 622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.14/1,501.66 = 622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.14x = 1,501.66 × 622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.14x = 934,633.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,633.18/1,088.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.93

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