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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.22, 1,501.74 and 590.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.22, 1,501.74 and 590.86 is: 815.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.22 : 1,501.74 = 590.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.22/1,501.74 = 590.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.22x = 1,501.74 × 590.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.22x = 887,313.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,313.64/1,088.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.38

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