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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.22, 1,501.69 and 616.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.22, 1,501.69 and 616.06 is: 850.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.22 : 1,501.69 = 616.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.22/1,501.69 = 616.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.22x = 1,501.69 × 616.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.22x = 925,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,131.14/1,088.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.13

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