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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.23, 1,633.09 and 601.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.23, 1,633.09 and 601.62 is: 902.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.23 : 1,633.09 = 601.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.23/1,633.09 = 601.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.23x = 1,633.09 × 601.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.23x = 982,499.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,499.61/1,088.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.84

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