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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.16, 1,631.19 and 697.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.16, 1,631.19 and 697.06 is: 1,044.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.16 : 1,631.19 = 697.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.16/1,631.19 = 697.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.16x = 1,631.19 × 697.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.16x = 1,137,028.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,028.86/1,088.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.91

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